House of Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt, Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove and Transport Secretary Mark Harper leave the Cabinet Office in Whitehall ahead of Jeremy Hunt's Budget announcement.
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House of Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt, Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove and Transport Secretary Mark Harper arrive at the Cabinet Office in Whitehall ahead of Jeremy Hunt's Budget announcement. The chancellor is expected to announce a 2p National Insurance tax cut and a raft of other measures as he hopes to appease Tory voters. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Michael Goveâs flagship Renters Reform Bill is debated in the Commons as charities including Shelter pull their support, describing it as a failure. The housing secretary promises ''We can have section 21 ended before the general election.'' Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Communities Secretary Michael Gove brands the management of Thames Water a âdisgraceâ, insisting they should âcarry the canâ for any future investment, instead of consumers. Bosses at the company have admitted the firm could face the risk of emergency nationalisation as its funding crisis deepened â after shareholders refused to give the troubled utility giant extra cash. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Its new definition of extremism will give the Government âthe tools that it needs to protect usâ against extremist activity, Rishi Sunak has said. Michael Gove named a string of groups which could be checked against the Governmentâs new definition of extremism amid rising concerns about threats to social cohesion and British democracy. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Michael Gove told the Commons the Governmentâs new definition of extremism was âmore precise and rigorousâ than the previous one. The communities secretary assured MPs, the governmentâs new definition of extremism will not affect "those exercising their proper right to free speech.ââ Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Michael Gove sets out the governmentâs new definition of âextremismâ during a statement to MPs in the House of Commons. Communities Secretary emphasised importance of coming together in fight against extremism. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Transport Secretary Mark Harper declines to say whether Frank Hester has donated an extra five million pounds to the Conservative Party, refusing to comment on "hypothetical" questions. Mr Hester allegedly said in 2019 that Diane Abbott, Britain's longest-serving black MP, made him "want to hate all black women" and that she "should be shot". Reports emerged this week that Mr Hester may have offered ÂŁ5 million more, which has not yet been published by the Electoral Commission. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government's controversial Rwanda Bill has finally been passed in Parliament after months of back and forth between the House of Commons and House of Lords.
It will now head for Royal Assent before becoming law. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak said the conflict in Gaza "must end" as he addressed MPs in the House of Commons. The prime minister said he will be speaking to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to express solidarity and to discuss how we can prevent further escalation. "Nothing that has happened over the last 48 hours affects our position on Gaza. The whole country wants to see an end to the bloodshed and to see more humanitarian support going in," he added.
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Lord David Cameron has faced accusations of hiding from scrutiny amid questions about the UKâs arms sales to Israel. The Foreign Secretaryâs Labour counterpart, David Lammy, has called for Lord Cameron to appear in the House of Commons and answer MPs directly on arms export licences. MPs from across the political spectrum have suggested the UK should stop selling weapons to Israel for fear of breaching international humanitarian law. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Responding to the record numbers of migrants arriving in the UK after crossing the English Channel, Gillian Keegan blames Labour for slowing the progress of the governmentâs Rwanda Bill. The education secretary says, "It is now stuck in the House of Lords and the House of Commons, held up by Labour MPs and Labour peers.â Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jeremy Hunt has denied making a âfat jokeâ about Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer during his Budget speech. Speaking to ITVâs Harry Horton, the chancellor said, âI was pulling his legâ but invites him to come âon a marathon run with me soonâ.
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The Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies Paul Johnson says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had âvery little room for manoeuvreâ in his Budget as he was âright up against his own Fiscal targetsâ.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak waves to Jeremy Hunt's wife and children sitting in the House of Commons for the chancellor's Budget announcement. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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 âno traceâ of a prior incident involving a sword attacker near Hainault Tube station on Tuesday. Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe says however, âwe will continue to make those inquiriesâ.
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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 âvery good childâ who ânever put a foot wrong.â 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
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