Monday 22 June

Despite swearing he would fight any leadership Cur Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister, after waffling on about his ‘achievements’. I couldn’t listen to his speech, it was pitiful. He still can’t admit that he’s been tried and found wanting.

Whilst the Government is in chaos, the Green Party is firmly focused on taking on Reform in the Greater Manchester Mayoral election.

Tuesday 23 June

Andy Burnham will be PM in a matter of weeks without a leadership contest as Wes Streeting, the only other contendant with sufficient support, announced that he would back him for the job. Starmer indicated that he would quit by the end of the parliamentary session in mid-July if there was no requirement for an internal election to choose his successor.

Burnham needs to introduce proportional representation before, not after, the next general election if he wants to remain as Prime Minister. It will be too late afterwards!

Israel lobby debate angers pro-Israel politicians in UK https://youtu.be/5L2o8FKJmJk?is=irWRXDNXIt7zp8eB

The arguments of MPs opposed to having an enquiry into Israeli influence into UK politics show precisely why we need one, even dismissing the petition itself as ‘an antisemitic conspiracy theory’.

Wednesday 24 June

Richard Burgon MP secured a parliamentary debate next week on banning all MPs’ second jobs.

Labour Together has been forced to disclose internal documents to Jeremy Corbyn in response to a Subject Access Request. The 583-page disclosure exposes new details about how Labour Together worked to dismantle the Corbyn project and undermine the British left. Via Declassified UK

Global Sumud Flotilla has received confirmation that, after 30 days of illegal detention in Libya, all 10 volunteers kidnapped from their humanitarian convoy are in the process of being released.

Thursday 25 June – 3 July

The self-proclaimed champion of ‘free speech absolutism’ has begun blocking Defend Our Juries content on the grounds of “terrorism”.

What can we expect from Andy Burnham as Prime Minister?

We can’t expect him to be perfect, and he’s going to make mistakes. But if he does some of the things we suggest — and I’ve got a few other ideas too — that would be rather good news

Peter Oborne

A court in Texas given sentences up to 100 years in prison to ‘antifa terrorists”, with some sentences to be served consecutively. I don’t need to point out the absurdity of the sentence as well as the injustice. Apparently lightning fireworks on 4th July can be an act of terrorism in Texas!

150 years ago today Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors defeated the 7th Cavalry on the banks of the Greasy Grass River, known as the Battle of Little Bighorn.

Friday 26 June

The British Medical Association (BMA) has voted to drop the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (IHRA) definition of antisemitism over fears it had a “chilling” effect on free speech, including support for Palestine. Several doctors have faced suspension and disciplinary action over their support for Palestine. Via Novara Media

Three judges with the International Criminal Court filed a lawsuit in a US federal court against Trump and his administration, challenging the sanctions Trump placed on them over their judicial decisions regarding investigations into war crimes by Israel and the US.

The judges argue that the sanctions are extrajudicial measures meant to punish and coerce them. The restrictions cut them off from banking, online platforms, travel booking, and sometimes health insurance which they are calling  a “financial death penalty.”

Greens will NOT work with Labour if Burnham continues to support Israel. Zack Polanski said the genocide in Gaza is a “red line”and any co-operation with Burnham would be impossible unless he admits Israel is committing genocide.

Sunday 28 June

The BMA has rejected the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Wednesday 1 July

A cross-party group at Sheffield Council has passed a motion opposing Palantir’s role in healthcare.

Police in London have been filmed holding up a blue-light ambulance to allow ‘VIP’s to pass.

Thursday 2 July

USAF Major Jason Watson was arrested on the Capitol steps for demanding that Congress do its job to impeach Trump and his cabinet.

Francesca Albanese has stepped down as external member to the International Justice and Human Rights Research Centre at Edge Hill University (UK) following the University’s dismissal of a distinguished human rights scholar fired while she was battling cancer.

Friday 3 July

North Yorkshire Green councillors have submitted a formal complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) concerning environmental and climate-related claims made by Drax Group in advertising and promotional communications. Via York Press

Lisa Nandy has decided to quit X because: “A platform originally designed for free speech and expression now favours abuse and misinformation over meaningful debate. It isn’t healthy for our democracy or our communities and I don’t want to support it.”

Carole Cadwalladr replies: “It’s literally your job to regulate this platform. If you can’t, what does that mean? Tell us.”

Seven Just Stop Oil supporters were found not guilty at Southwark Crown Court today, two and a half years after slow marching on Waterloo Bridge to demand an end to new oil and gas licensing. This was the second acquittal of Just Stop Oil supporters who participated in the Waterloo Bridge action.