Tories have 'zero tolerance' for sexual misconduct, says Dowden in face of rape cover-up claims
Sunday, 5 November 2023 The Conservatives have zero tolerance to sexual misconduct, the deputy prime has told Sky News after claims the party covered up for a "serial rapist" MP.
The shadow leader of the Commons has urged the government for "more disclosure" about how it is dealing with rape allegations against an unnamed Conservative MP. It comes after the deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden said his party was taking a "zero tolerance approach" to claims of sexual misconduct...
Rishi Sunak experienced a significant by-election setback and faces further pain in council contests across England. Labour's Chris Webb secured victory in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South, marking a noteworthy swing of 26.33% from the Tories. This victory for Sir Keir Starmer's party was accompanied by successful council wins in areas poised to be critical battlegrounds in upcoming general election.
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Rishi Sunak experienced a significant by-election setback and faces further pain in council contests across England. Labour's Chris Webb secured victory in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South, marking a noteworthy swing of 26.33% from the Tories. This victory for Sir Keir Starmer's party was accompanied by successful council wins in areas poised to be critical battlegrounds in upcoming general election. Report by Covellm. 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 renewed his demand for Rishi Sunak to go to the polls after the prime minister suffered a by-election drubbing and bruising.. Sky News
In a speech alongside newly elected MP Chris Webb, Sir Keir Starmer said the result in Blackpool South had sent a message “directly to the Prime Minister” demanding a change. Labour’s Chris Webb won the Blackpool South parliamentary seat with a swing of 26.33% from the Tories. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
There was good news for Labour deep in the so-called “blue wall” of the traditional Conservative heartland of Hampshire. The party gained seven seats and a majority on Rushmoor council, an area that includes the army town of Aldershot, while the Tories lost eight seats and overall control. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden says "today should be an embarrassing day for China" after confirming earlier that Chinese state-affiliated actors were responsible for malicious cyber campaigns targeting British institutions in 2021 and 2022. Mr Dowden calls China's actions "malign and hostile". Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has confirmed that Chinese state-affiliated actors were responsible for “two malicious cyber campaigns targeting both our democratic institutions and parliamentarians,” in 2021 and 2022. Mr Dowden told MPs a number of the UK's allies, including the United States, will be issuing similar statements to "expose this activity and to hold China to account for the ongoing patterns of hostile activity targeting our collective democracies". Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has insisted Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives still have "everything to fight for", despite their terrible results in this.. Sky News
Labour's shock victory in the West Midlands mayoral election was a further dagger to Tory hearts after a dire few days of local election results. Sky News
Science Minister Andrew Griffith says that people voting for Reform UK is partly to blame for disappointing local election results for the Conservative party. 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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