Tory who admitted sharing MPs' phone numbers with dating app contact praised for 'courageous' apology
Friday, 5 April 2024 The chancellor has praised Tory MP William Wragg for offering a "courageous and fulsome" apology after admitting to The Times that he had shared MPs' personal phone numbers with someone he met on a dating app.
Reports of explicit images and flirtatious messages being sent to MPs as part of an alleged sexting scam are “incredibly troubling”, Treasury minister Gareth Davies said. Conservative MP William Wragg said on Thursday he was “manipulated” into giving personal phone numbers of colleagues to a...
The Metropolitan Police are assessing reports of a parliamentary honeytrap sexting scam. Conservative MP William Wragg has revealed he was blackmailed into sharing his colleagues’ phone numbers after sharing intimate images of himself. Mr Wragg said on Thursday he was “manipulated" into giving personal phone numbers to a man he met on a dating app. Scotland Yard confirmed it was in contact with Leicestershire Police and Parliamentary Security amid concerns other MPs and their staff could be victims of blackmail. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour’s deputy national campaign co-ordinator, Ellie Reeves, has described reports of explicit images and flirtatious messages being sent to MPs as part of an alleged sexting scam as “really concerning”. Conservative MP William Wragg said on Thursday he was “manipulated” into giving personal phone numbers of colleagues to a man he met on a gay dating app, after he had sent intimate pictures of himself. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
William Wragg, chair of the public administration and constitutional reform committee, asked the prime minister if he is “part of the deep state,” referring to comments made by Liz Truss who claimed her mission to cut taxes were “sabotaged” by the “deep state.” Mr Sunak wryly responded: “I probably wouldn't tell you if I was, Will, would I?” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Supreme Court stays Andhra Pradesh court's gag order on discussing Y S Vivekananda Reddy's 2019 murder, citing violation of natural justice. Justices BR Gavai.. IndiaTimes
Dangerous cycling that causes death could land people up to 14 years in prison after the House of Commons backed a proposed change to the law. Sky News
The House of Commons has approved plans to exclude MPs from the parliamentary estate if they have been arrested on suspicion of a serious offence. Sky News
Rishi Sunak has reassured the public following a major data breach at the Ministry of Defence, which impacted a third-party payroll system. "I do want to reassure people the Ministry of Defence has already taken action, removing the network and taking it offline and making sure the people affected are supported in the right way," he said. He refused to be drawn on claims China is behind the data breach, but confirmed defence secretary Grant Shapps will address MPs in the House of Commons later today.
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The government's controversial Rwanda Bill has passed through Parliament after months of back and forth between MPs and peers.
It comes as three men, a child and a woman reportedly died attempting to cross the English Channel from France in a small boat. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has told Sky News that Britain is ready for a change of government after scolding the Conservatives over their handling of the.. Sky News
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said he won't be standing at the next general election but will keep campaigning for the Conservative Party. Sky News
Jeremy Hunt will promise further tax cuts if the Tories win the next general election and will accuse the Labour Party of not being honest about how it will fund.. Sky News
Conservative Party chairman Richard Holden downplayed Labour’s key election campaign as being “Keir Starmer’s sixteenth relaunch in a few months.” Responding to Sir Keir Starmer’s speech, in which the Labour leader unveiled a pledge card with six “first steps” his party would take if it were to win power, Holden described Starmer as a “serial promise-breaker who doesn’t have the courage or conviction to stick to a single pledge he has ever made.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Residents of Mark Menzies's constituency express dismay at allegations made against their local representative.
Fylde MP Mark Menzies lost the Conservative whip after The Times published claims that he had used political donations to cover medical expenses and pay off “bad people”.
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Fylde MP Mark Menzies has lost the Conservative whip as the party investigates claims of misuse of funds. On Wednesday, The Times published claims Mr Menzies had used political donations to cover medical expenses and pay off "bad people” who had locked him in a flat and demanded thousands of pounds for his release. Labour says the police should investigate the allegations of misused funds. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Suki Waterhouse Shares First Picture , of Baby With Robert Pattinson.
Waterhouse took to Instagram on
April 4 to let the world see a glimpse of
the couple's new baby, CNN reports. .
"Welcome to
the world angel."
- Suki Waterhouse.
The baby's sex and name
have yet to be revealed.
Waterhouse and Pattinson
are currently engaged.
They first sparked speculation that
they were a couple in 2018.
Last year, Waterhouse told 'The Times' that she was "shocked" to be "so happy with someone for nearly five years.".
I’m always incredibly excited
when I see his name pop up
(on my phone) or even a text, and
I think he feels the same about me, Suki Waterhouse, to 'The Times'.
We’ve always got so much
to say, and I find him hilarious, Suki Waterhouse, to 'The Times'.
Waterhouse, who transitioned from
being a model to an actress, also said
that she gets acting help from her fiancé.
Rob definitely isn’t getting advice
from me about acting, but of course I’ll
try and get him to help me with an
audition before he falls asleep on the sofa, Suki Waterhouse, to 'The Times'
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Could Kate Middleton's , Cancer Diagnosis Repair , Royal Family Rift.
According to 'The Times of London,' Prince Harry and
Meghan Markle first learned about Kate Middleton's
cancer diagnosis at the same time as the public.
On March 22, Middleton revealed her cancer
diagnosis in a rare televised address. .
According to the 42-year-old Princess of Wales,
medics found that "cancer had been present,"
following a planned abdominal surgery.
My medical team therefore advised
that I should undergo a course
of preventive chemotherapy
and I am now in the early
stages of that treatment, Kate Middleton, via 'Time'.
'TIME' reports that several sources have supported
the idea that Kate's diagnosis was not shared
with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in advance.
'TIME' reports that several sources have supported
the idea that Kate's diagnosis was not shared
with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in advance.
It speaks volumes that Harry and
Meghan learnt of the diagnosis
from the news. The brothers
reportedly haven’t been in
contact for months and trust
has completely broken down, Richard Fitzwilliams, Royal historian, via 'Time'.
It speaks volumes that Harry and
Meghan learnt of the diagnosis
from the news. The brothers
reportedly haven’t been in
contact for months and trust
has completely broken down, Richard Fitzwilliams, Royal historian, via 'Time'.
The relationship between Harry and his brother
William have reportedly deteriorated over recent
years, which is detailed in Harry's memoir, 'Spare.'.
In recent years, the Royal family has faced major losses, with Prince Phillip's death in April of 2021, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September of 2022.
In recent years, the Royal family has faced major losses, with Prince Phillip's death in April of 2021, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September of 2022.
A serious illness can change
everything and bring families
together. This may happen.
Harry will return to see his
father and perhaps the
brothers will see each other, Richard Fitzwilliams, Royal historian, via 'Time'.
It could open the path
to reconciliation in the weeks
and months ahead. However,
it is unlikely at the moment, Richard Fitzwilliams, Royal historian, via 'Time'
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