Political football: Is Sir Keir Starmer following Harold Wilson's lead?
Saturday, 13 July 2024 Is Sir Keir Starmer turning into Harold Wilson with his high-profile public support for Gareth Southgate's boys in the final of the Euros?
Leader of the Opposition critisized PM on the recent U-turn on the winter fuel payments. It comes as Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that the Government made its U-turn on the winter fuel allowance because the economy has stabilised, rather than in response to the backlash against the policy. 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 defended the Chagos deal in the House of Commons saying the deal was welcomed by our allies and ciriticised by the adversaries. It comes as government faces calls to suspend the deal and handing the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius. 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 said the UK has sanctioned Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for “inciting appalling settler violence”. At PMQs, he said the move aims to uphold human rights and protect hopes for a two-state solution. He also restated support for a ceasefire, hostage release and more humanitarian aid for Gaza. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch accused Sir Keir Starmer of failing on the economy, claiming unemployment had “surged” since Labour took office. The PM hit back at PMQs, saying 500,000 more people are in work and highlighting jobs from defence, energy and housing projects. Starmer said Labour is investing in Britain’s future, while the Tories “talk Britain down”. Report by Covellm. 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 leaves 10 Downing Street as he heads to the House of Commons where Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver her spending review. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Grace Clinton and Lauren James joined a girls-only training session in west London. The Lionesses talked about the Euros being a 'fresh start' for England and not dwelling on the disappointment of losing in the 2023 final in Sydney. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk hold a bilateral meeting at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook..
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sits down with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at..
Sir Keir Starmer hosts a migration working group at European Political Community summit, Georgia Meloni, Viktor Orban and Olaf Scholz are amongst the leaders attending. Report by Blairm. Like us on..