Johnson and Sunak could strike deal to avoid leadership challenge - allies

Rishi Sunak denounces 'abuse of power' in emergency services

Rishi Sunak says it is "appalling to see that abuse of power" as further evidence of harrassment and discrimination is revealed within the fire service. The prime minister insists that the government is "clamping down on crime" after new plans to tackle anti-social behaviour were announced. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM reveals his inner Star Wars nerd during lab visit

The prime minister jokes about Star Wars when he meets apprentices at a research laboratory's skills academy. Rishi Sunak and Grant Shapps are shown how to make robotic arms and 3D printing and the PM says: "I definitely want one of these to take home" when shown the prints. He introduces himself to the apprentices simply by saying "I'm Rishi" as he checks out the latest technology demonstrations. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer brands Sunak 'Mr one percent' at election launch

Sir Keir Starmer brands Rishi Sunak "Mr One Percent" as the Labour leader launches his party's campaign for the May local elections. Speaking in Swindon, Wiltshire, Sir Keir claims: "One percent of asylum claims from those arriving on small boats actually processed. One percent of the fraud that was lost during Covid actually recovered". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM: People should be proud of UK's energy track record

During a visit to Oxfordshire, Rishi Sunak stresses the benefits of the UK's approach to green technology. The prime minister says: "People should be really proud of the UK's track record on all of this", claiming the country has decarbonised "faster than any other major economy". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Packing up? Johnson loads car following committee hearing

Boris Johnson appeared to be heading off for the weekend as he loaded his car with bags on Thursday morning following his appearance at the Privileges Committee. The former PM, who on Wednesday gave evidence over his handling of the 'partygate' scandal, would not be drawn when asked by journalists if the saga would end his political career. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Boris Johnson endures high-stakes grilling over 'partygate'

The former British prime minister has been giving testimony Wednesday, to a parliamentary enquiry into Downing Street parties during the pandemic.

Boris Johnson’s Partygate Defence: If Anyone Thinks I Partied They’re Completely Wrong!

This is Boris Johnson's attempt to persuade MPs that he DIDN’T deliberately mislead parliament. Report by Braybrooks. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

'Partygate': Boris Johnson says 'hand on heart' he did not lie to UK lawmakers