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Express Politics11 Mar 2026

Labour FINALLY bans pro-Iran Al Quds Day march – 'no place in our society'

Crackdown comes after Met Police urged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to act

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The Guardian Politics11 Mar 2026

What is London’s al-Quds Day march and why has the event been banned?

Annual demonstration in support of Palestinian rights especially sensitive in light of US-Israel war on Iran On Sunday, thousands of demonstrators were expected to march through London for al-Quds Day, an annual demonstration in support of Palestinian rights. But the march, which has taken place in the UK for more than 40 years, has been banned by home secretary, Shabana Mahmood. Announcing her decision to ban the march after a request by the Metropolitan police, Mahmood said she was “satisfied

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BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

Charlotte Nichols tells her fellow MPs about the "agony" of having to wait 1,088 days to go to court.

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BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

Charlotte Nichols tells her fellow MPs about the "agony" of having to wait 1,088 days to go to court.

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The Guardian Politics11 Mar 2026

Shabana Mahmood approves police request to ban Al Quds march in London

Metropolitan police sought prohibition of demonstration planned for Sunday Shabana Mahmood has approved a request from the Metropolitan police to ban a pro-Palestinian march planned for Sunday “to prevent serious public disorder”. The annual Al Quds Day march in London had drawn criticism over apparent support for the Iranian regime after its organisers expressed support for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Continue reading...

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Sky News Politics10 Mar 2026

Labour MP says her rape case took 1,088 days to reach court

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols has told the House of Commons that it took 1,088 days after she was raped for her case to reach court.

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BBC Politics10 Mar 2026

Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent

The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.

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Express Politics10 Mar 2026

How your MP voted on Labour's plan to cut jury trials

Check which way your representative chose on controversial changes to court system

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Express Politics10 Mar 2026

Labour votes to scrap jury trials - but backbench MPs rebel against David Lammy

Jury trials are one step closer to being scrapped in many cases after Labour MPs voted 304-203 to pass David Lammy's court reforms, despite a backbench revolt.

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The Guardian Politics10 Mar 2026

MP tells Commons she was left with PTSD after being raped at work event

Charlotte Nichols she speaks out in opposition to bill proposing changes to jury trials in England and Wales An MP has told the House of Commons that she was raped after an event that she attended as a member of parliament, revealing that she waited 1,088 days for her case to get to court. Speaking at a debate on Tuesday to discuss changes to the law under which some jury trials would be limited, Charlotte Nichols said she was waiving her right to anonymity to speak about her own experience and

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BBC Politics10 Mar 2026

Lammy urges Labour MPs to back jury trial cuts

The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.

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The Guardian Politics10 Mar 2026

Jess Phillips backs jury bill as she reveals she is ‘victim of courts backlog’

Exclusive: Safeguarding minister says man accused of breaching restraining order will come to court only in 2028 UK politics live – latest updates A man accused of breaching a restraining order related to Jess Phillips will not have his case heard in the crown court until 2028, the Labour minister has revealed, as she urged MPs to back measures to scrap some jury trials. Phillips said the courts and tribunals bill had her “100%” support, saying personal experience showed the “broken” court sys

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