Craig Munro

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NEW: Trump appears to tell Iranians to 'open the f*ckin' strait, you crazy bastards' - signing off 'Praise be to Allah'. Maybe his most 'is it real or is it a hack' moment yet

@lorintbc @JewishChron Nice one Lorin!

🚨 Professional news! I'm delighted to say that I have now been promoted to become the @JewishChron's political editor! If anyone in Westminster or beyond has any story, gossip or thoughts they'd be keen to share, please get in touch: lbellcross [at] thejc [dot] com!

The British government learnt of the data leak in August 2023. 24k Afghans secretly granted asylum, costing British taxpayers up to £7 billion. The government covered it up. Who was in government? Home Secretary: Suella Braverman Immigration Minister: Robert Jenrick

According to this new YouGov poll, 40% of Labour voters and 50% of Conservative voters would be happy with their respective parties going into coalition with each other as long as their leader gets to be Prime Minister. What is going on??

Survivors panel at centre of grooming gangs inquiry to be scrapped trib.al/0bA1jVp

Our team recently suffered a tragic loss. It has been a stark reminder of how important it is to check in on our friends, colleagues, & loved ones. Rob’s family have set up a fundraiser for @MovemberUK to support men’s mental health, which I’m sharing here for anyone who wishes to help. gofundme.com/f/n23b3-ride-f…

A wee curiosity I've spotted – as of the party's first conference last weekend, Zarah Sultana's page on the parliament site has updated to have her down as a Your Party MP. She's currently the only one. Corbyn, Adam and Khan are still down as independents

Keir Starmer is answer questions on the Ukraine war in the House of Commons as reports about a deal emerge - here's his full answer to the first question asked by an MP about what's just come out

@whatyouthinktom I might need you to follow me back if possible?

@crunro Yeah sure DM me

Security and members of the public locked inside the Louvre after its robbery today #louvre #paris #robbery

The Conservatives conference is my fourth this year, after Reform, Lib Dems and Labour. I've got to say, this one is feeling uniquely empty On a Sunday as well, when you'd think more people would be off work and able to come along...

@9andrewmcdonald Very well deserved man!!

forgive me, but it was a lovely surprise yesterday to find out I’d won in the Press 30 Under 30 awards I’ve had a challenging year on a personal front so this means a lot — thanks to the Politico pals, contacts and gossipy sources who make writing Playbook such a delight

Sneak peek at the crowd for Starmer's speech – there will be flag-waving, be prepared

@RossMcCaff 😅

@crunro Sorry a 2 hour speech?!

Rachel Reeves has been interrupted by a pro-Palestine protester in the Labour conference hall

We have a timeline for the Labour deputy leadership election -Nominations from Parliamentary Labour Party open tomorrow -Hustings take place on Wednesday -Nominations from PLP close on Thursday -Ballots open Oct 8, close Oct 23, results announced Oct 25

Intriguing – compare and contrast the turnouts for Jacob Rees Mogg (left) and Nigel Farage (right) at Reform conference

🚨NEW🚨 Reform Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns' song Insomniac is available on Spotify open.spotify.com/track/0E30KzQ4…

Really struggling to get Insomniac out of my head. Early shout for Christmas no 1?