PM hits back at Archbishop of Canterbury for criticising Rwanda asylum plan

Ian Blackford makes case for Scottish independence at PMQs

The SNP’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford has made the case for Scottish independence in the Commons the day after Nicola Sturgeon set the date of 19th October 2023 for a second referendum on Scotland’s future. Mr Blackford took on Deputy PM Dominic Raab at PMQs, filling in for Boris Johnson who is at the NATO Summit in Madrid. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM stands between Biden and Erdoğan for NATO photo

Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins other NATO member leaders for a family photo on the second day of the summit in Madrid. Leaders were greeted in turn by NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg and Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez before all joining on stage for a photograph. Britain’s PM stood between US president Joe Biden and Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

NATO: PM welcomes Turkey’s U-turn on Sweden and Finland

Boris Johnson has arrived for day two of the NATO Summit in Madrid where he will hold talks with other world leaders. The prime minister welcomed Turkey’s decision to now back Sweden and Finland’s bid to join the military alliance, having previously blocked the move. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ben Wallace calls for greater defence spending from 2024

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has called for greater government spending on defence from 2024 to “meet the threat” posed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both the defence secretary and prime minister Boris Johnson are currently at the NATO Summit in Madrid. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Boris Johnson meets Australian PM at NATO Summit

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the NATO Summit in Madrid. Australia is participating in the summit as the largest non-NATO contributor. The two leaders discussed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the AUKUS pact, and the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement, which has not yet come into force. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM calls on Commonwealth to stand up to Russian agression

Speaking to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda, Boris Johnson calls on leaders to stand up against Russian aggression despite pressures on cost of living. The Prime Minister said there was a risk people will fail to see how vital it is to stand up against aggression. Report by ETEMADIL. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM Defends Rwanda policy on CHOGM visit

Boris Johnson has defended his government's controversial policy on sending migrants to Rwanda, on his first visit to the country for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Report by ETEMADIL. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM speaks of 'good old chinwag' with Prince Charles

Boris Johnson has said he and Prince Charles had a "good old chinwag" during their meeting at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda, but stopped short of divulging what they discussed. It comes amid reports that the Prince of Wales has been critical of the governments immigration plan that sees asylum sent to the east African country. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM fields questions over leadership after by-election defeat

Boris Johnson faced an onslaught of questions over his leadership during a press conference at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda, following the Conservative Party's double by-election defeat. The prime minister said he would not "pretend" the results were "brilliant" but dismissed suggestions his MPs back in London were plotting to oust him. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Commonwealth leaders meet in Rwanda amid criticism of host's rights record