Sunak defends immigration record, Starmer calls it a 'farce'
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Sunak defends immigration record, Starmer calls it a 'farce'
Rishi Sunak defends the government's immigration record saying the numbers are down by a third last year.
But Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls the government's actions a "farce" saying they spent 400 million pounds but haven't been able to deport a single person.
Report by Czubalam.
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Rishi Sunak will meet with university bosses in Downing Street on Thursday to call on them to take a "zero tolerance" approach to antisemitism. Sky News
Rishi Sunak said he is "deeply concerned" about a potential Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah. "I've been very consistent that we are deeply concerned about the prospect of a military incursion into Rafah, given the number of civilians that are sheltering there and the importance of that crossing for aid," he added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has helped to cook meals and prepare food packages with charity volunteers at a community centre in north London. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted the general election 'isn’t a foregone conclusion' as he vowed to 'fight incredibly hard' for the country. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt has compared Sir Keir Starmer to a crab and accused him of running "Operation Radish" in a bid to convince voters that Labour looks “red on the outside”. Ms Mordaunt said of the recent defections from the Tories to Labour: “What it has exposed is a pattern of behaviour from the Leader of the Opposition.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has accused the prime minister of 'letting the country down' by not tackling small boat crossings, adding she had confidence Labour would.
Sir Keir Starmer said Ms Elphicke's defection speaks for 'very many Tory voters' who believe its party has changed. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed new MP Chris Webb to Westminster following his victory in the Blackpool South by-election. Mr Webb received 10,825 votes after Thursday's contest - a 58.9% vote share.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said an Israeli offensive "must not go ahead" after the military told Palestinians to leave parts of the city of Rafah. Sky News
Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds has defended the decision to welcome Natalie Elphicke to the party while Diane Abbott remains suspended.
However, she refused to comment on why the complaint process against Ms Abbott had taken more than a year. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has hailed Nadhim Zahawi as having done a 'great service' to the country for his part in the Covid vaccine rollout.
Ms Keegan suggested Natalie Elphicke had changed her principles and politics 'rather quickly', and questioned her fit within the Labour Party. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
It has been fewer than two years since Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves told Tory MP Natalie Elphicke to "f*** off" for criticising Marcus Rashford at.. Sky News
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has said he is 'encouraged' by the direction of inflation, hinting borrowing costs could soon be cut if inflation is reined in. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has said there are a number of policy initiatives that could help bring inflation down after the Bank of England decided to leave the rate unchanged. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lord Cameron has said the UK will not support an Israeli invasion of Rafah unless there is a 'clear plan to save lives'.
He added the government had a 'rigourous process' in ensuring it its arms were not going to be used in a manner that would breach humanitarian law. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lord Cameron has stressed the importance of enhancing the UK's security, including revisiting foreign policy and increase spending on defence. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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