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Labour loses Oldham council amid Gaza backlash despite positive results elsewhere Labour lost control of Oldham council due to a backlash over Gaza, despite largely positive results elsewhere Lawrence Donegan: Chaotic US university protests could hand Trump the presidency History echoes across Sproul Plaza on the UC Berkeley campus. Generations of activists have gathered in this place in support of free speech, civil rights and Black Power, and to protest against the Vietnam War, racism and George W Bush’s misadventures in Iraq. Cops have beaten up protestors here, flags have been set alight, Left and Right have fought pitched battles. Martin Luther King spoke from the steps of Sproul Hall in May 1967, railing against “White America, but not all white Americans” for deserting the fight for racial justice. SNP did not want another 'bruising' contest, says minister SNP members do not want to see a repeat of last year's "bruising" leadership contest, a senior Scottish Government minister has said. There may not be a leadership race, but can Swinney finish the independence marathon? “Independence feels frustratingly close,” Humza Yousaf told the hacks assembled in Bute House. But, he added, “the last few miles of the marathon are always the hardest”. Kate Forbes 'to make announcement on SNP leadership intentions' Former finance secretary Kate Forbes is to make a statement on whether she will run for the SNP leadership, the PA news agency understands. Glasgow could host 2026 Commonwealth Games without public cash, MSPs told Scotland could host the 2026 Commonwealth Games without public cash, the Scottish Government has suggested. Swinney thanks family as he admits bid to become FM involves 'personal sacrifice' John Swinney has thanked his family for their support in his bid to become Scotland’s next first minister. Analysis: Swinney's pitch was about winning over Forbes and healing old wounds There was only one other living SNP politician John Swinney mentioned in his speech as he announced his bid for the party leadership this afternoon - and that was Kate Forbes. Read more

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