Tory leadership contender took weight loss drug but 'didn't enjoy it'

Stride distances himself from Jenrick's claims about Reeves

Mel Stride has appeared to distance himself from Robert Jenrick, who earlier posted a video on social media claiming Rachel Reeves' career as chancellor was "dead". The shadow chancellor adds, "everybody has their own particular way of conducting their politics". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Jenrick: 3% defence spend needed by end of Parliament

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick says Labour’s plan to boost defence spending isn’t believable unless action is taken now. He welcomed the government’s pledge to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence, but said it must reach 3% by the end of this Parliament, not in 2034. Jenrick criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves, saying she has already broken key promises and questioned how the extra funding would be found. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Holden backs Jenrick over London fare dodging video

Richard Holden has supported Robert Jenrick’s call for action on fare dodging in London. Jenrick shared a video confronting people jumping ticket barriers at a London Underground station. Holden criticised Mayor Sadiq Khan, saying he is more focused on “virtue signalling” than tackling crime and transport problems. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories ‘delighted’ that ‘terrible’ Chagos deal challenged

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick says he is “delighted” that the government’s deal to sign over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which he describes as a “terrible deal” has been challenged in the High Court. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Jenrick: Releasing prisoners early puts public at risk

Robert Jenrick says the justice secretary is "failing to protect the public" with the government's new early release scheme. The shadow justice secretary adds, "she chose to reduce the sentences of criminals who have reoffended or breached their licenses. They're putting the public at risk". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tory Co-Chair: Starmer has no authority nor credibility

Labour has "failed to deliver" on many of their promises, leaving Sir Keir Starmer with "no authority and no credibility", says the co-chair of the Conservative Party. Nigel Huddleson adds, "they were so desperate to get into power that they didn't really have a plan for what they wanted to do when they came to power". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Keir Starmer Vs Badenoch UK Parliament| Reeves Cries During PMQs As Starmer Struggles To Defend Her

Watch live as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces Parliament during Prime Minister’s Questions. Amid mounting pressure over Labour’s welfare U-turn, Starmer offers public support for Chancellor Rachel Reeves after reports she was visibly emotional and close to tears. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch presses Starmer on whether Reeves still commands the confidence of Labour MPs, while Conservatives accuse the government of disarray. #KeirStarmer #StarmerPMQs #PMQsLive #KeirStarmerLive #RachelReeves #RachelReevesTears #PMQsDrama #StarmerVsBadenoch #StarmerSpeech #KeirStarmerPM #PMQsShowdown #StarmerLivestream #RachelReevesPMQs #KemiBadenoch #StarmerVSunak #StarmerPMQsLive #PMQsRachelReeves #ReevesCrying #UKPolitics #LabourGovernment ~HT.410~PR.152~ED.420~

Conservatives to oppose welfare reform bill

Helen Whately has revealed the Conservatives will oppose the bill on welfare changes on Tuesday evening. The shadow work and pensions secretary said the legislation is "rushed" and "doesn't fix the problem of the welfare system". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories slam obesity plan, urge farm tax rethink

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately says speaking to supermarkets is “not the answer” to the UK’s health problems as she argues that obesity is about personal responsibility. She goes on to criticise the government for threatening family farms with their tax policy while claiming to promote healthier living. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn