Labour say the attraction will bring an estimated £50bn boost to the economy while Tories claim they deserve credit for the new parkOne person probably more enthusiastic than most about the prospect of Universal opening a theme park in the UK is the Lib Dem leader Ed Davey. He is a great fan of outdoor activity-related photocalls, and he’s been at it again today, and the Gloucester Ski and Snowboarding Centre in Matson, Gloucestershire.Almost 40 MPs and peers have signed a letter organised by Jeremy Corbyn calling for an independent inquiry into the government’s role in the war in Gaza.Many people believe the government has taken decisions that have implicated officials in the gravest breaches of international law.These charges will not go away until there is a comprehensive, public, independent inquiry with the legal power to establish the truth.Last month, I wrote to the Prime Minister calling for an independent inquiry into the UK’s involvement in Israel’s assault on Gaza.Today, more than 30 MPs have supported that call. Continue reading...