Wednesday, 12 June 2024 A claim made by Rachel Reeves that the Tory manifesto would increase mortgages by over £4,000 is "very speculative" and based on "multiple assumptions", a leading charity has said.
The Conservatives’ plans will lead to “a second Tory mortgage bombshell”, Rachel Reeves has said. Speaking at a press conference responding to the Tory manifesto, the shadow chancellor said: “The analysis that we have conducted since publication has identified £71 billion of unfunded...
Rachel Reeves defends Britain’s new agreement with the European Union. Addressing MPs in the House of Commons, the chancellor said the government’s new deal will help make food cheaper, slash red tape, open up access the EU market and add nearly £9bn to the UK economy by 2040. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says a new post-Brexit deal with the EU marks a "really big day", praising it as a move to boost jobs, cut prices, and strengthen defence ties. The agreement, finalised ahead of a major EU summit, has reportedly been approved by the bloc’s ambassadors and follows intense last-minute talks. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK's food security and the future of farming lies in Rachel Reeves' hands, a leading MP has said as a committee called on the government to delay farm.. Sky News
The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the first three months of 2025, the fastest quarterly rise in a year, according to the ONS. Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomed the boost, pointing to growth across services, manufacturing, investment and exports. She credited government efforts to restore stability, helping cut interest rates and secure new trade deals. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves has hailed the new UK-US trade deal as being a "good deal" for sectors such as car manufacturing, aerospace, life sciences and steel. The chancellor adds the agreement is a "big improvement from where we were a month ago". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Conservative Party has warned the government not to sacrifice the UK’s fishing industry in its new deal with the European Union. Shadow Scottish Secretary Andrew Bowie said the opposition would scrutinise the agreement closely, amid concerns it could hand too many concessions to Brussels. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ousted Reform MP Rupert Lowe has not ruled out joining the Conservatives or starting his own party to challenge Nigel Farage at the next election. Sky News
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp calls for a "binding annual cap on legal migration", describing Labour's plans on immigration as "a little tweak" which will have "very little impact". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow business secretary says the UK-US trade agreement is "not historic", adding it leaves "the vast majority of the economy exposed to 10% tariffs". Andrew Griffith adds the government, "shouldn't really be sort of high fiving themselves for merely leaving tariffs that are higher level than they were two months ago". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Huddleston admitted the Conservative Party faces significant challenges after losing over 650 local council seats. He stressed the party's ongoing renewal process, aiming to return to core Conservative values. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves has launched Labour's Welsh manifesto. The shadow chancellor promised a "fully costed, fully funded plan" for a stronger Wales. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at..
Rachel Reeves says if the Conservative candidates accused of betting on the general election date were in the Labour party, "they would have been suspended by now". The shadow chancellor adds, "this..