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    Evening briefing Tuesday 20th February

    enFebruary 20, 2024

    Podcast Summary

    • Political Figures Call for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas ConflictPrince William and other political figures have urged for a ceasefire due to rising human costs in the Israel-Hamas conflict, while an MP faces another by-election for breaking lobbying rules.

      Prince William and various political figures, including Labour and international allies, have called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict due to the increasing human cost. Prince William's statement was carefully worded to avoid taking sides and remain neutral. Meanwhile, Scott Benton, a Blackpool MP, faces another by-election after being suspended for breaking lobbying rules in a scandal exposed by The Times. This was described as a serious breach and damaging to parliament and politics as a whole. The UN and several countries have also called for a humanitarian ceasefire.

    • Body of suspected attacker found in River Thames, by-election likelyA body believed to be that of a suspect in a recent attack is found in the River Thames, leading to a likely by-election. The woman attacked is recovering but has lost sight in one eye.

      A body found in the River Thames is believed to be that of Abdulazidi, the suspect in a recent attack in Clapham. The discovery has led the police to believe that a by-election will now take place. The body was spotted by a passing boat around 4 pm the previous day and was retrieved by officers. However, due to Abdulazidi being missing for nearly three weeks, the Met has not been able to perform a full formal identification. The woman attacked by Abdulazidi is reportedly no longer sedated but has lost the sight in one eye. Meanwhile, in other news, a flexible and budget-friendly health insurance plan from UnitedHealthcare Insurance Plans might be a good option for those looking for flexibility. The coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans that can be tailored to individual needs. For businesses that require a lot of mailing, Stamps.com is a no-brainer solution. With up to 89% off USPS and UPS shipping, the mobile app allows users to mail everything they need to keep their business running efficiently. Over a million other businesses have already made the same decision. Use code "program" for a special offer.

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