While international actors discuss governance and reconstruction, Netanyahu has made it clear that Israel has no intention of ending its military occupation, says RAMZY BAROUD
THE Tories got a drubbing in the local elections — but it would be a mistake to believe that the next election is a foregone conclusion.
They can read opinion polls too, and the loss of over 1,000 council seats will still be hurting.
As a result, it would be a mistake to assume that they will carry on just as before in all respects; they will have to offer something to voters.
Trade unions call for windfall tax hike to fund social energy tariff to public’s energy bills
Only an ambitious programme of state-led investment can restore growth and improve living standards, argues MICHAEL BURKE
DIANE ABBOTT warns that Shabana Mahmood’s draconian asylum proposals fuel racist scapegoating and risk demoralising Labour’s base – potentially paving the way for Farage to No 10


