Starmer backs calls for Nike to scrap new England football kit over redesigned St George cross

Keir Starmer comforts emotional veteran during cafe visit

Sir Keir Starmer comforted an army veteran who became emotional when he explained how he set up a charity after the suicide of a fellow ex-serviceman. Dan Smith explained how he started the Darlington Veterans’ Community, a charity which helps local ex-servicemen suffering with the cost-of-living crisis, after his friend committed suicide during the pandemic. He became visibly emotional with the Labour leader, who reassured him to take his time. Sir Keir was joined in Darlington by Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves, during a visit to businesses ahead of next week's local elections. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sir Keir Starmer vows to renationalise Britain's railways

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says his government would transfer the 10 remaining privately run rail networks to public ownership “well within the first term” by folding existing private passenger rail contracts into a new body as they expire. His comments come during a visit to a train manufacturer Hitachi in Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer: Govt's Rwanda gimmick won't stop smuggling gangs

Labour leader Keir Starmer has said the government's 'Rwanda gimmick' is not the way to regain control of borders and stop smuggling gangs. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer refuses to comment on Rayner’s tax affairs

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has refused to comment on whether the party has provided funding for tax or legal advice for his deputy Angela Rayner’s tax affairs. Mr Starmer said, “I have said I am absolutely pleased to be out with Angela today, and that is the focus that she has, that is the focus that I have had.” Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

This Day in History: Heaven’s Gate Cult Members Found Dead

This Day in History:, Heaven’s Gate Cult Members Found Dead. March 26, 1997. Led by Marshall Applewhite, 39 members of the cult peacefully committed suicide by drinking a mixture of vodka and phenobarbital. The disturbing scene was discovered by police in a mansion in a San Diego suburb. Clothed in matching Nike sneakers and dark uniforms, the 21 men and 18 women were were found in several rooms throughout the mansion. They were convinced their suicides would free them from their bodies, allowing them to enter an alien spacecraft hidden behind the rare Hale-Bopp comet. The cult advocated sexual abstinence. Several of the men had undergone castration surgery, including Applewhite. None of the 39 bodies showed any signs of blood or trauma

Londoners express opinions after Nike modified England flag

Londoners have expressed mixed opinions after Nike sparked a culture war flare-up by modifying the St George's flag on the collar of the new £125 England shirt. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn