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Result follows warnings from human rights groups that UN body’s credibility at stakeRussia and China have been elected to the UN human rights council for the next three years, but Saudi Arabia failed in its attempt to win a place on the 47-seat body.The result is a severe blow to the country’s efforts to improve its image in the wake of the admitted killing...

The UN must be allowed to conduct an inquiry into possible crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, the shadow foreign secretary saysBritain must oppose giving China a seat on the UN’s human rights body this week in protest at its abuse of Uighur Muslims, Lisa Nandy, the shadow foreign secretary has warned.With the government facing accusations of confusion over its relationship with Beijing, Nandy will...

Labour leads calls for sanctions on Israel if it presses ahead with annexation plansThe UK must ban the import of goods from illegal settlements in the West Bank if the Israeli government presses ahead with annexation plans this week, Lisa Nandy, the shadow foreign secretary, has said.The move would be a “major step” and require “courage that so far ministers have not been willing...

After ‘appalling scenes’ in US and Hong Kong, the shadow foreign secretary attacks UK policy for putting growth and trade ahead of human rightsBritain is “absenting itself from the world stage” by refusing to show leadership over Hong Kong residents, confront China or condemn President Trump over his handling of the fallout from George Floyd’s killing, the shadow foreign secretary has warned.In her most...

Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn ‘uplifted’ after meeting with shadow foreign secretary, Lisa NandyThe family of Harry Dunn have urged the shadow foreign secretary to call for a parliamentary inquiry into the handling of their son’s death.Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn said they felt “uplifted” and believed Lisa Nandy would “take things forward on our and the nation’s behalf” after a virtual meeting with...

New leader brings in one former rival for key post but no role yet for Rebecca Long-BaileyProfiles of the new shadow cabinetKeir Starmer has made Lisa Nandy, one of the candidates he defeated to become Labour leader, his shadow foreign secretary, and Anneliese Dodds, who became an MP only in 2017, his shadow chancellor.Speaking before the first tranche of top appointments, the new Labour...

Frontrunner on 53% ahead of Rebecca Long-Bailey on 31% and Lisa Nandy on 16%Keir Starmer has been predicted to win the Labour leadership contest in the first round with more than 50% of the vote, according to a poll by YouGov and Sky News.The frontrunner’s campaign was given a boost by the poll, which is the first to sample trade unionists and registered supporters...

Labour leadership hustings saw frontrunner criticised for party’s ‘tone-deaf’ approachThe contenders to become Labour leader have clashed over Brexit and compulsory re-selection for MPs in an occasionally testy hustings event, with the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn intensifying as party members start to cast their ballots.At Tuesday night’s event in Manchester organised by the Guardian, frontrunner Sir Keir Starmer came under sustained fire from...

Party HQ, under its general secretary, Jenny Formby, has rejected criticism for advertising senior posts in emails to staffAllies of Jeremy Corbyn have been accused of trying to cement their power at the top of the party after they announced plans to appoint new staff to senior posts before the next leader is elected.The party sent an email to staff last week advertising posts...

Several contenders still short of 22 backers needed to go to next round as deadline nearsLabour MPs hoping to take over the party leadership will make their final behind-the-scenes pitches to colleagues for their support ahead of nominations closing on Monday.Last-minute phone calls, messages and meetings will be held as contenders to replace Jeremy Corbyn as leader, and Tom Watson as deputy, rally MPs...

Wigan MP says party will have to fight to regain trust of voters and ‘take anger on the chin’The Wigan MP Lisa Nandy has announced she will enter the Labour leadership race, with a stark warning to party members that “unless we change course, we will become irrelevant”.Nandy, who has championed the needs of Britain’s towns, announced her decision to run in a letter...