The News Agents Is Trump's peace plan too good to be true?
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Oct 9, 2025 Lucy Powell, a Labour MP and contender for the deputy leadership, shares her insights on the current political landscape. She discusses the significance of the Labour deputy leadership race amid ongoing government challenges. Powell emphasizes her commitment to reconnecting party members with leadership and highlights her pragmatic approach to tackling child poverty. She also reflects on her past government role and the need for cultural change within political circles. Her passionate views offer a fresh perspective on party dynamics and strategic policymaking.
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Breakthrough Ceasefire Framework
- The Trump-led 20-point plan secured a fragile first-step ceasefire with Israel pulling back and aid flowing into Gaza.
- The plan replaces Hamas governance with a technocratic committee overseen by international figures like Tony Blair and Trump as chair.
Timing And Leverage Drove The Deal
- Trump used diplomatic pressure and leverage over Netanyahu to force concessions that Biden had not secured earlier.
- Israel's diplomatic isolation and Hamas' weakening created the timing window for the deal to succeed now.
Sequence Over Substance For Now
- The agreement's sequencing prioritises hostage release, a 72-hour ceasefire window and prisoner swaps ahead of final governance decisions.
- Core issues like disarmament, Gaza governance and long-term political settlement remain unresolved and highly fragile.