Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey and his candidate Helen Morgan campaign in the North Shropshire constituency after Owen Paterson resignation prompted a by-election. The Lib Dem leader calls Mrs Morgan a "brilliant" MP and says that "even life long Conservative voters" want to back her. He also calls for fare prices to be frozen saying "the railways are in a total mess" and "something needs to be done". Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former subpostmaster Alan Bates, who led the campaign to expose the Horizon IT scandal, has told the Post Office inquiry that the organisation has spent 23 years trying to silence him. Giving evidence in central London on Tuesday, Mr Bates criticised former postal affairs minister Ed Davey for saying the government had an “arms-length relationship” with the Post Office. He also described the Post Office as “an atrocious organisation” that needs “disbanding”. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey says he is “sorry” he failed to “see through the lies” of Post Office executives as he prepares to give evidence to an independent public inquiry into the scandal.
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Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey says that more support should be available for MPs to “make sure that security threats that we are seeing are dealt with properly.” It comes after reports of explicit images and flirtatious messages being sent to MPs as part of an alleged sexting scam. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey calls for a “national environmental emergency” to be declared after raw sewage spills into England's waterways hit a record high in 2023. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Swinney has told Sky News that the SNP needs to "come together" in the wake of Humza Yousaf's resignation as party leader and first minister. Sky News
The next leader of the SNP could be "crowned... with no contest", the Scottish Conservatives have claimed, after Humza Yousaf stepped down from the role on.. Sky News
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has welcomed the cut to National Insurance by visiting a Morrison's store to meet its employees.
He reiterated the government's aspiration to reduce even more of the tax when it was 'responsible' to do so. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jeremy Hunt is convening a summit aimed at enticing more companies to London's stock market amid an accelerating exodus of businesses being picked off by.. Sky News
Rishi Sunak, Jeremy Hunt and Grant Shapps have been greeted by the British ambassador to Poland, Anna Clunes, at Warsaw Airport.
The prime minister is in Poland to discuss security with his counterpart Donald Tusk and Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he would like to bring down taxes - but only if it were fiscally responsible.
He adds he would also like to put more money into public services through growing the economy rather than more funding. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says the latest inflation rates are 'encouraging' alongside 'strong' fundementals that show the British economy is set to grow after a tough period. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A 14-year-old boy has died following multiple stabbings in Hainault, north-east London as a sword-wielding suspect remains in custody after being tasered and arrested on suspicion of murder. The Metropolitan Police say four other people were injured in the attack, and that the suspect is in hospital after sustaining injuries when his van hit a house. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Metropolitan Police confirm they have found “no trace” of a prior incident involving a sword attacker near Hainault Tube station on Tuesday. Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe says however, “we will continue to make those inquiries”.
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Former England cricketer Monty Panesar said he wanted to "represent the working-class" by running for George Galloway's political party at the general election. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An eyewitness describes the moment a young boy was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack in Hainault, East London. James Fernando, 39, described the 13-year-old victim as a “very good child” who “never put a foot wrong.” The sword-wielding suspect remains in custody after being tasered by police at the scene. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The First Minister Humza Yousaf has met with the family of Emma Caldwell after it was announced a public inquiry will be held to examine the police’s response to her murder almost 20 years..