Two Labour councillors resigned over the party’s stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict. The leaders of Blackburn and Darwen Council expressed their disappointment over the resignations, which were prompted by their perceived lack of action from the Labour leadership to call for a ceasefire and condemn the violence against Palestinian civilians. The councillors accused Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer of failing to demand a ceasefire or condemn the violence.

Another Major Strike at Kaiser Permanente: What’s at Stake This Time
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers in California and Hawaii have gone on strike, demanding safer staffing levels and higher pay. The dispute underscores