Politics daily briefing

The Labour candidate for Rochdale, Azhar Ali, has apologised after he reportedly said Israel had been warned about the 7 October attack and allowed it to happen. It comes ahead of the anticipated Israeli military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Officials from around the international community have warned Israel that the invasion of Rafah could have catastrophic consequences. Elsewhere the House of Lords is set to vote on prime minister Rishi Sunak’s embattled Rwanda Bill. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily edito