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      Laura O'Callaghan

      Laura O'Callaghan

      Political Correspondent
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      London
      Laura O’Callaghan is the political correspondent covering Westminster politics. Reporting from the British Parliament, she has covered the UK’s response to the war in Ukraine, the Covid-19 pandemic, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the coronation of King Charles III and foreign relations. Before joining The National in 2021, she worked as a reporter for The Daily Express and a local journalist in east London.

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      Zaineh Abed Alhameed, an Emirati student at King's College London, is helping her fellow Arab students build connections with each other through a club. Amy McConaghy / The National
      Play20:59:44
      Emirati sets up club for 'Arabs helping Arabs' at world's top universities

      About 100 Arab students scattered across the US and Europe joined the club in the first year

      UKOctober 23, 2023
      Ukrainian troops fire a howitzer towards Russian forces at a position in the Donetsk region. Reuters
      Zelenskyy appeals to Nato for more arms as Ukraine braces for winter

      Plea comes amid fears Israel-Hamas war could divert western attention away from Ukraine

      UKOctober 11, 2023
      An Israeli army self-propelled howitzer fires rounds near the border with Gaza in southern Israel on Wednesday. AFP
      Scotland's Yousaf urges UK to press Israel for ceasefire with Hamas

      Scotland's First Minister says innocent civilians including children should not pay the price for Gaza conflict

      UKOctober 11, 2023
      Supporters of Israel and Palestine have been holding rallies around the globe amid the Israel-Gaza war. AFP
      Israel-Gaza war hits home for Labour's loyal supporters

      Britain's largest left-wing party still recovering from anti-Semitism scandal under previous leadership

      UKOctober 10, 2023
      Sir Keir Starmer delivered his speech to the Labour Party conference on Tuesday, setting out his vision to lead Britain. Bloomberg
      Labour's Keir Starmer vows to heal UK in decade of power

      He suggested he wants to serve as PM for at least two terms, laying out his plan for 10 years of growth

      UKOctober 10, 2023
      Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves received plaudits for her Labour Party conference speech, while party leader Keir Starmer is set to outline a vision for prosperity. AFP
      Labour promises bright future for British economy

      Opposition party vows to make Britain the best-performing economy in the G7

      UKOctober 10, 2023
      Israeli soldiers gather at an area at the border with Gaza, the scene of heavy fighting. EPA
      Labour hopes Abraham Accords can inspire peace in Gaza and Israel

      Opposition believes UK should work with regional partners to help Israel establish relations with Arab nations

      Palestine-IsraelOctober 10, 2023
      Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy addresses delegates on the second day of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool. AFP
      Israel-Gaza war causes Labour divisions to resurface

      Party leadership says Israel has a right to defend itself but voices elsewhere in the ranks disagree

      UKOctober 09, 2023
      Labour leader Keir Starmer laid out 'five missions for a better Britain'. PA
      What are Labour leader Keir Starmer's top priorities?

      The opposition leader is increasingly looking overseas to boost his image as a prime minister-in-waiting

      UKOctober 08, 2023
      Activists from Just Stop Oil take part in a slow march in Westminster earlier this year. Getty Images
      Major donor pulls funding from Just Stop Oil

      Eco magnate Dale Vince took part in Just Stop Oil's slow marches through London this summer

      UKOctober 06, 2023
      UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets UK shadow foreign secretary David Lammy to discuss the UAE-UK’s Partnership for the Future. Photo: @UAEEmbassyUK/ X
      UAE Foreign Minister hosts UK's David Lammy for green talks

      Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed's meeting with Labour Party spokesman included discussions on the UK-UAE Partnership for the Future

      UKOctober 06, 2023
      UN special envoy Mark Carney said businesses must urgently step up the fight against global warming. Bloomberg
      Mark Carney backs Pope Francis's climate warning

      Former Bank of England chief backs the Pope's plea for urgent action ahead of Cop28

      Cop28October 05, 2023
      Police have caught smugglers who used lorries to transport cocaine, cannabis and other drugs into Finland. Reuters
      Finland seizes 100kg of drugs in bust of ring linked to Swedish gangs

      Police in Helsinki are questioning 17 people arrested after raids

      EuropeOctober 04, 2023
      A presenter prepares to go on air at Iran International's new studio in north London. Victoria Pertusa / The National
      Play29:52:00
      Defiance as Iranian TV channel reopens in London under tight security

      TV station was forced to shut down in the UK for seven months due to threats from Tehran

      UKOctober 04, 2023
      A boat carrying about 50 migrants illegally crosses the English Channel en route to Britain. Getty
      Conservative MPs urge Rishi Sunak to halve visas for foreign workers

      The New Conservatives want to see work rights for foreign students and migrants curbed

      UKOctober 02, 2023
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