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Labour’s purge of its political left continues apace – with more candidates being barred from contesting the upcoming general election.

Plus: Starmer’s party decide a paid Israel lobbyist is a suitable parliamentary candidate; and the Green Party launch their general election campaign in Bristol.

With Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean.

Labour are under fire over the party leadership’s appalling treatment of veteran MP Dianne Abbott. We speak to Martin Forde KC about the state of the party.

With Michael Walker.

IDF have released their initial findings into fires that were caused by an Israeli airstrike and that led to the deaths of at least 50 people in Rafah.

Plus: Labour has blocked Dianne Abbott from standing as a candidate at the general election; and the Tories have announced another new policy targeted at older voters.

With Aaron Bastani and Mike Bankole.

Israel has attacked displaced Palestinians in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, killing at least 45 people and injuring dozens more in airstrikes.

Plus: the Tory general election campaign has faced a disaster start; and the co-founder of Human Rights Watch has declared that Israel is conducting a genocide in Gaza.

With Michael Walker and Crystal.

The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must cease its offensive in Rafah.

Plus: Keir Starmer faces his first broadcast grilling of the general election campaign; and Jeremy Corbyn has made his pitch to continue to be the member of parliament for Islington North.

With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Leaders of UK political parties have launched their campaigns ahead of the July 4th general election.

Plus: A pro-Palestine protestor has been charged after using a placard depicting Rishi Sunak as a coconut; and the debate on whether or not the UK should open up a family visa scheme for Palestinians.

With Dalia Gebrial and Rivkah Brown.