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Off The Fence: "Government must do more to tackle scourge of shoplifting"

Andy McDonald, the MP for Middlesbrough, has been suspended by the Labour Party after he used the phrase “between the river and the sea” during a speech at a pro-Palestine rally at the weekend.

Labour MP suspended over speech at pro-Palestine rally

The aftermath of Storm Babet in Scotland recently. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

‘Portsmouth has been left exposed to flood risks for too long’ – MP

Newly elected Labour MP Sarah Edwards with party leader Sir Keir Starmer at Tamworth FC on Friday morning. Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire

By-election wins show ‘how far Labour has come’ – Portsmouth MP Stephen Morgan

Alistair Strathern gives his victory speech in Mid Bedfordshire. Credit: Getty

By-election latest: Labour wins Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire

A sea of flags at Portsmouth Pride

Support for Portsmouth Pride despite row over city council's funding

The shore power systems at Portsmouth International Port will allow ships to use the port's power rather than relying on their engines. Credit: Portsmouth International Port

Funding boost for new shore power system at city's port

Sir Keir Starmer giving his speech in Liverpool. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer promises to build 1.5m houses in five years

Keir Starmer is interrupted by a heckler. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer Labour conference speech crashed by protester

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

Travellers at Mengham Park

Row over actions of councillors in how they dealt with travellers

Stephen Morgan is the new Shadow Minister for Rail

New role in Kier Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet for Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan

Data shows which parts of Hampshire were hit by the most sewage spills last year.

Southern Water slammed for "illegal" dry spills running into hundreds of hours

Councillor Suzy Horton, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education.

Council responds to unsafe Raac concrete concerns as multiple schools shut

The Labour Party has confirmed that Alan Haworth died on holiday in Iceland on Monday morning - Credit: Gov/Wiki

Labour politician Lord Alan Haworth dead at 75
The Labour Party has confirmed that Alan Haworth died on holiday in Iceland on Monday morning

Pictured is: Alex Rennie, leader of Havant Borough Council.

Picture: Sarah Standing (040523-7640)

Council will “look at all options” regarding electric water-quality signage

Keir Mather. Credit: Getty

Johnny Mercer launches attack on Keir Mather - what was said

There have been calls to improve access to taxis
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Review over poor taxi accessibility for disabled users in Portsmouth

Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan met with stroke survivors earlier this year to discuss the closure of the city council\'s Stroke Recovery Service. Credit: Portsmouth Labour

Funding bid for under-threat stroke service foiled by 'technicality'

Jamie Oliver speaks at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change's Future of Britain Conference in central London. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Jamie Oliver’s recipe to help vulnerable children

Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan met with stroke survivors earlier this year to discuss the closure of the city council's Stroke Recovery Service. Credit: Portsmouth Labour

The fight to save a vital stroke recovery service is stepped up

Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters who demand ‘no more U-turns’ from Labour leader

Watch: Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters

Teachers promised £2,400 bonus by Labour to cap ‘mass resignations’

Labour plan to offer teachers £2,400 bonus to cap mass resignations

Stephen Morgan MP claims the government isn't doing enough to support military veterans.

Veterans claiming universal credit rises sharply as MP challenges government

Stephen Morgan MP alongside former England rugby star James Haskell and Great Britain and Jamaica swimmer Michael Gunning

City MP's warning: Don’t take ‘eye off the ball’ when it comes to children’s PE

This weekend is the Great Get Together celebrating Jo's ‘More in Common’ values, seven years after her murder.

Husband of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox to remarry
The husband of Jo Cox, a murdered Labour MP, is to remarry seven years after her death.

Glenda Jackson has died aged 87 (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Tributes paid to actress and MP Glenda Jackson who died aged 87

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

Swansea West MP Geraint Davies was suspended over inappropriate behavious allegations. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Female MP says she was warned to “watch out” for Geraint Davies

Suella Braverman is alleged to have asked officials to organise a one to one speeding course. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Rishi Sunak declines to back Suella Braverman over speeding points allegations

The Havant election count at Havant Leisure Centre.
Picture: Sarah Standing (040523-7690)

Full list of results from Havant Borough Council election count

Alex Rennie, leader of Havant Borough Council Picture: Sarah Standing (040523-7674)

Havant Tories lose seats as leader admits sewage scandal hinders campaigning

Jubilation at Portsmouth's election count at the Guildhall Picture: Sarah Standing (040523-3199)

Portsmouth Tories have night to forget at polls while other parties celebrate

Local elections 2023: Where are they taking place in May 2023 and why isn’t my council having them?

Where are local elections taking place & is my council holding them?

How the new leisure centre at Bransbury Park could look. Picture: Portsmouth City Council

Labour MP hits back in Portsmouth swimming pool argument

Portsmouth South MP and Dame Meg Hillier

Political war of words breaks out over lack of swimming pools in Portsmouth

Labour MP Diane Abbott attends a Stand Up to Racism rally outside Downing Street. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty

Diane Abbott has Labour whip withdrawn after “deeply offensive” letter

One in 25 people over 65 and living alone in Portsmouth has no central heating

One in 25 living alone and over 65 in Portsmouth has no central heating

The next general election is set to take place towards the end of 2024

Autumn 2024 outlined for next UK general election

The Pyramids Centre in Southsea

Portsmouth and south Hampshire seen from the air in 1998

'The Government is failing in its duties to our forces' says Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan

Portsmouth MP Stephen Morgan demanding Homes fit for Heroes

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer publishes tax details

Former PM Boris Johnson leaving his home for the Commons Privileges Committee

Boris Johnson Privileges Committee: what we learnt from hearing

Boris Johnson will give evidence this week on whether he misled parliament during the Partygate scandal

Watch live as Boris Johnson faces MPs at Privileges Committee

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

Mobile phone ‘Armageddon alert’ date set: UK primed for new public warning system siren test

‘Armageddon alert’: UK primed for mobile phone public warning siren

Spinnaker Tower lit up for countdown to Portsmouth Pride. Pic Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth constituency in top 50 with highest percentage of LGB+ residents

Stephen Morgan MP. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Portsmouth MP asks government to back plans to support women in business

Eddie Izzard changes name to fulfil a dream she’s had for over 50 years - find out what to

Eddie Izzard changes name to fulfil lifelong dream

Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Government warned over law blocking asylum to migrants crossing on small boats

Rishi Sunak talks to local business leaders during a visit to a Coca-Cola factory in Lisburn, Northern Ireland yesterday (Picture: Liam McBurney/WPA pool/Getty Images)

New figures show 54% of people in the UK would vote to remain in EU

Council leader Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson has said the government's funding does not go far enough. Picture: Sarah Standing (191119-2516

Portsmouth City Council makes cross-party agreement to push through budget

Nick Gregory at the Fareham election count in Ferneham hall May 7, 2021, when he was elected on to the council as a Conservative
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Fareham councillor leaves Tories - and launches broadside government

Paul Drechsler, former head of the Confederation of British Industry and current chair of the International Chamber of Commerce UK

Industry chief says businesses are being 'wooed' by Labour