'I've read enough Liz Truss books': Minister snubs ex-PM's new memoir
Wednesday, 17 April 2024 A government minister has said she won't be reading Liz Truss's memoir of her brief time in Downing Street as "that's a period I'm not interested in re-visiting".
Jeremy Hunt has admitted the Conservative Party are the "underdogs" in the upcoming general election and that winning it "is going to be very tough". Speaking at the Times CEO Summit in London, the chancellor added that he spent his entire first week as Liz Truss' chancellor "unpicking" the former prime minister's mini-budget. Report by Brooksl. 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 refrained from commenting on Rishi Sunak's upbringing but criticised Sunak's performance as Prime Minister, likening him to Liz Truss with "unfunded promises." Starmer emphasised the need for change, highlighting Labour's forthcoming manifesto, which he promises will offer hope and outline steps to rebuild the country from day one if elected. 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 leaves Downing Street ahead of his first PMQs as prime minister. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer receives His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan at Downing Street. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has left Downing Street for the State Opening of Parliament. The King will set out details of the government’s legislative programme for the next session of Parliament during the King’s Speech.
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Ministers depart Downing Street following a Cabinet meeting, passing Larry, the Chief Mouser, in the doorway. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer's team have begun arriving at ahead of a cabinet meeting at Number 10 later this morning. Deputy PM Angela Rayner, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Chief Whip Sir Alan Campbell were all seen arriving at Downing Street. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn