Winter fuel backlash and union heat shows Starmer's honeymoon is well and truly over
Tuesday, 10 September 2024 If you want a sense of the "change" government, Sir Keir Starmer becoming the first prime minister in 15 years to address the Trade Union Congress is it.
Sir Keir Starmer arrives at the TUC congress in Brighton, where he is due to address union delegates – amidst growing calls to reverse plans to cut Winter Fuel Payments to pensioners. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at...
A group of Labour MPs has urged Sir Keir Starmer to do more to tackle the rising cost of living amid fears the party could lose the next election to Reform. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have visited the British Museum to celebrate plans for a cultural exchange between the UK and France. The Prime Minister said: “In this new world our alliances are more important than ever… the UK is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with France, supporting Ukraine and calling for sustainable peace in the Middle East.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK’s relationship with France is “as strong as it’s ever been” as he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street. The prime minister praised their “personal relationship” and said the state visit symbolised the closeness of both nations. He also reflected on their joint wreath-laying at Churchill’s statue, calling it a reminder of their enduring bond. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer declines to rule out a wealth tax after Kemi Badenoch accuses him of “flirting” with the idea. The prime minister avoids a direct answer, instead defending Labour’s economic record and criticising past Tory policies. Badenoch warns such a tax would hit savings, pensions and homes, calling it a “tax on aspiration”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has condemned the government's refusal to reverse the winter fuel payment cut for pensioners after facing a growing backlash. Sir Keir Starmer warned of a "hard path..