Clash Report

Andy Burnham: I would hold Nigel Farage very significantly responsible for our failure to move forward in the last decade.

Andy Burnham: I think there was too much negativity around Keir. I don't think you can run a successful Labour government without all parts of it feeling they've got a place in it or a voice in it.

Andy Burnham:

Brexit has done more harm than good to UK growth particularly, but to other things as well. And I'm going to argue for closer integration because that will enable us to improve the growth prospects of the country. One of the big lies of the campaign back in 2016 is that we would "take back control" of all of that, and it would all be much easier. The reality is you need collaboration to control immigration, and that's got weaker.

Andy Burnham:

I asked the question coming into Downing Street: Well, was there interference in the 2016 referendum from Russia? And I've had the clear answer that yes, there was.

Andy Burnham on Germany:

Chancellor Merz was saying to me that the AfD are clearly linked to Russia, funded, I believe. There is certainly misinformation, disinformation that is emanating from Russia into German politics, as I heard yesterday.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is moving cautiously between heavily guarded palaces equipped with bunkers, accompanied by handpicked security guards, as Houthi attacks intensify.

Saudi officials say the kingdom is running low on interceptor missiles and struggling to protect its energy infrastructure and royal palaces. Source: WSJ

Senator Darline Graham:

If we don't build data centers for two years, this is dangerous. We are going to be in trouble.

Senator Darline Graham:

Free health for all comes from somewhere. It comes from the taxpayers. You have to look no further than Canada. People in Canada are waiting forever for treatments, coming to the U.S. to receive treatments.

Senator Darline Graham on Iran War: Why in the world would we stop now when they are still dangerous and we are close to ending the war?

Senator Darline Graham on Israel:

I fully believe that we need to stand with Israel. The same people that want to hurt and attack Israel want to come after us. The terrorists that were close to getting a nuclear weapon will come here. So we need to stand with our strongest ally in the Middle East.

Senator Darline Graham on Iran:

I want the war to end. I think everybody wants the war to end. But let's not forget again how the war started. The Democrats let Iran get a nuclear weapon almost. They were very close to getting one.

Trump is considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following reports of alleged misconduct.

Guilfoyle, who was previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr., allegedly accepted lavish gifts and sought money in exchange for access to Trump administration officials. Former Trump donor Eric Deters claimed she requested $100,000 to pay off an American Express bill before her Senate confirmation. Guilfoyle denies sending the messages. Source: CNN

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed that one Pakistani resident was killed and 11 others injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 11.

Trump:

I am pleased to announce that Katie Zacharia will be beginning her term as Press Secretary tomorrow, Columbus Day, and will be doing an introductory News Conference on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. from the Press Briefing Room in the White House. Katie has been with me, in spirit, from the very beginning, and will do a fantastic job!

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir:

I think we must conquer the entire Gaza Strip. From a practical standpoint, the IDF is capable of doing this within a few weeks. We need to return to intense fighting.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir:

I have dreams of conquering — or rather, liberating — the entire Gaza Strip. I dream of returning to all of Gaza, because it all belongs to us.

A lobbying firm hired by Republika Srpska (RS) claims that officials from Saudi Arabia and Israel have expressed interest in the Bosnian Serb entity’s independence from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

According to U.S. filings covering 2025 and the first half of 2026, Dickens & Madson, led by Ari Ben-Menashe, held meetings with the offices of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and Israel’s president to seek political support for RS independence. The firm also claimed that both governments intended to discuss the issue with U.S. officials, although it remains unclear whether such talks took place. RS has paid the firm $4 million since signing a contract in September 2025. Bosnia’s Constitutional Court has since prohibited payments for lobbying activities that violate the country’s constitution. Source: Klix

Trump: I just want to pay my respect and thanks to Karoline Leavitt for the fantastic job she has done as White House Press Secretary — Could not have been better!

Iran's Security Council Secretary Rezaei:

The U.S. has agreed to some of Iran’s seven conditions, but we consider its response INADEQUATE. Iranian diplomacy has changed and there will be no return to the status quo ante.

Iran’s IRGC Navy says a third oil tanker struck a naval mine and caught fire today.