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What the papers say – November 6

What the papers say – November 6

What the papers say – November 6

06 November 2023

A variety of stories feature on Britain’s front pages at the start of the working week.


Met Police could ban pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day

Met Police could ban pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day

Met Police could ban pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day

06 November 2023

There are fears that protesters could disrupt the two-minute silence commemorating the war dead next Saturday.


Tory MPs back fundraising for convicted Conservative politician Bob Stewart

Tory MPs back fundraising for convicted Conservative politician Bob Stewart

Tory MPs back fundraising for convicted Conservative politician Bob Stewart

05 November 2023

The 74-year-old was found guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday of racially abusing an activist by telling him to ‘go back to Bahrain’.


Drone footage shows ‘thugs’ aiming fireworks at riot police

Drone footage shows ‘thugs’ aiming fireworks at riot police

Drone footage shows ‘thugs’ aiming fireworks at riot police

05 November 2023

Petrol bombs and fireworks were lobbed at police officers in Niddrie, Edinburgh, by around 100 youths.


Burnley council leader and 10 others quit Labour over Starmer’s Gaza position

Burnley council leader and 10 others quit Labour over Starmer’s Gaza position

Burnley council leader and 10 others quit Labour over Starmer’s Gaza position

05 November 2023

The councillors said they ‘cannot remain in a party that is not doing enough while innocent people are being killed’.


Fireworks directed at police and pro-Hamas pamphlet sold at protest, Met says

Fireworks directed at police and pro-Hamas pamphlet sold at protest, Met says

Fireworks directed at police and pro-Hamas pamphlet sold at protest, Met says

05 November 2023

Scotland Yard pledged to deploy thousands of officers next weekend to ensure Armistice Day is not disrupted.


Daughter of Irishman feared dead in Hamas attack could still be alive – reports

Daughter of Irishman feared dead in Hamas attack could still be alive – reports

Daughter of Irishman feared dead in Hamas attack could still be alive – reports

05 November 2023

It was initially believed Emily Hand, eight, was killed in the attack on Kibbutz Be’eri.


Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson apologises to doctor for ‘upset’ caused by tweet

Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson apologises to doctor for ‘upset’ caused by tweet

Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson apologises to doctor for ‘upset’ caused by tweet

05 November 2023

The Ashfield MP has agreed to pay into the BMA’s strike fund, assisting junior doctors during industrial action.


Britons in Gaza forced to wait for escape as Rafah crossing remains shut

Britons in Gaza forced to wait for escape as Rafah crossing remains shut

Britons in Gaza forced to wait for escape as Rafah crossing remains shut

05 November 2023

The Foreign Office said it is continuing to press for the key border route to be reopened to foreign nationals.


Thousands left without water after Storm Ciaran causes issues at treatment works

Thousands left without water after Storm Ciaran causes issues at treatment works

Thousands left without water after Storm Ciaran causes issues at treatment works

05 November 2023

Thames Water said the supply problems followed ‘issues caused by Storm Ciaran at Shalford water treatment works’ in Surrey.


Met Police cut ties with adviser who led ‘from the river to the sea’ chant

Met Police cut ties with adviser who led ‘from the river to the sea’ chant

Met Police cut ties with adviser who led ‘from the river to the sea’ chant

05 November 2023

Attiq Malik, who works as a criminal defence lawyer, has previously appeared on Channel 4’s 24 Hours In Police Custody.


Downpatrick business owner pleads for help as town devastated by floods

Downpatrick business owner pleads for help as town devastated by floods

Downpatrick business owner pleads for help as town devastated by floods

05 November 2023

Ciara Douglas said her shop in Downpatrick was ‘completely submerged in water’ after heavy rainfall.


Irish criticism of Israel not harming bid to get citizens out of Gaza – Martin

Irish criticism of Israel not harming bid to get citizens out of Gaza – Martin

Irish criticism of Israel not harming bid to get citizens out of Gaza – Martin

05 November 2023

Around 35-40 Irish passport holders remained in the territory on Sunday.


The Beatles’ Now And Then on track to become band’s 18th number one single

The Beatles’ Now And Then on track to become band’s 18th number one single

The Beatles’ Now And Then on track to become band’s 18th number one single

05 November 2023

It would also be their first chart-topper in 54 years, with the last being The Ballad Of John And Yoko in 1969.


UK Government plans to mandate oil and gas licensing in the North Sea

UK Government plans to mandate oil and gas licensing in the North Sea

UK Government plans to mandate oil and gas licensing in the North Sea

05 November 2023

The King’s Speech will be used to invite applications for new production licences on an annual basis to ‘safeguard the prosperity of our country’.


In Pictures: Nature puts on a show with sunshine highlighting autumn colours

In Pictures: Nature puts on a show with sunshine highlighting autumn colours

In Pictures: Nature puts on a show with sunshine highlighting autumn colours

05 November 2023

Colourful seasonal foliage was lit up by the autumn sun.


Rain eases but some showers still to come, forecasters say

Rain eases but some showers still to come, forecasters say

Rain eases but some showers still to come, forecasters say

05 November 2023

Dozens of flood warnings remain in place and drivers are urged not to try to travel through floodwater.


British citizens trapped in Gaza ‘face leaving without family members’

British citizens trapped in Gaza ‘face leaving without family members’

British citizens trapped in Gaza ‘face leaving without family members’

05 November 2023

Britons may have to leave without family members after the Foreign Office left those without UK passports off the safe passage list, it is claimed.


Yousaf’s in-laws return to Scotland after fleeing Gaza

Yousaf’s in-laws return to Scotland after fleeing Gaza

Yousaf’s in-laws return to Scotland after fleeing Gaza

05 November 2023

Elizabeth and Maged El-Nakla were allowed to leave through the border with Egypt on Friday.


Antisemitism should be treated with same abhorrence as other racism – Dowden

Antisemitism should be treated with same abhorrence as other racism – Dowden

Antisemitism should be treated with same abhorrence as other racism – Dowden

05 November 2023

The Deputy Prime Minister said he was ‘disappointed’ that the same ‘moral indignation’ shown during Black Lives Matter protests had not materialised.


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