Starmer, Macron and Trump prepare for high drama at the UN
UK and France to recognise Palestine, a run of retailer earning reports and a railway date to remember
UK and France to recognise Palestine, a run of retailer earning reports and a railway date to remember

Senior Labour figures claim UK prime minister is blocking move because he wants to stay close to Donald Trump

Move comes as Israel intensifies military action in Gaza and expansion of settlements in the West Bank

Also in this newsletter: eastern European ministers meet to discuss ‘drone wall’

PM’s attempt to focus on ‘delivery’ has been thrown into disarray by departures of Angela Rayner and Peter Mandelson

Twenty-six countries at Paris summit of ‘coalition of the willing’ committed to potential contributions after ceasefire

Plus, Middle East ceasefire deadlines, Trump attends press dinner and Fed nominee Kevin Warsh faces Senate committee