Labour leader to give speech to set out ‘big build’ vision which risks being overshadowed by party’s internal revolt over Middle East
Tom Tugendhat, the security minister, has said it would be wrong for a pro-Palestinian march to take place in central London next week as Remembrance events are held, PA Media reports. PA says:
Tens of thousands of demonstrators are planning to take to the streets, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s attacks on Gaza, on Armistice Day on Saturday 11 November.
There are fears the march could disrupt the two-minute silence commemorating the war dead and the daytime and evening Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, with the latter performance usually attended by royals.
Britain needs this king’s speech to kick off a big build.
We have to provide the businesses, communities and people of this nation, with the conditions to succeed. A fundamental deal, that we serve the country, while you drive it forward.
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