Tory leadership candidate claims she 'became working class' after securing a job at McDonald's

Kemi Badenoch reacts to winter fuel U-turn

Kemi Badenoch welcomed the winter fuel payment U-turn, insisting it should have happened sooner. Speaking on Monday, the Conservative party leader said: "I'm glad the government has finally done this but what took them so long? I asked Keir Starmer six times at the despatch box at PMQ's why he was doing this and that he needed to reverse it." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Kemi Badenoch condemns rail nationalisation plans

Kemi Badenoch has criticised the nationalisaton of rail services by the government. The Conservative party leader said: "This is yet another example of the unseriousness of the Labour party who do not have a plan. We need to get Britain growing again, that means investing in business and not nationalising it." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch: Chagos deal is an example of Labour chaos

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch claims the Chagos Islands deal was an example of "Labour chaos", saying, "we should not be paying to surrender British territory to Mauritius”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tory leader brands PM’s reason for fuel U-turn a ‘joke’

Kemi Badenoch says it is a "joke" to say that Sir Keir Starmer's partial U-turn on winter fuel payments is a reaction to the economy improving. The Conservative leader also says she would like to see a change that means pensioners who earn “£11,000 to £15,000 a year getting winter fuel payments”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

UK-China embassy row sparks espionage fears

Both Labour and Conservatives have raised red flags over a proposed Chinese super-embassy in London. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said the US was right to be concerned, claiming Labour is “cosying up to China” at the cost of national security. Meanwhile, Technolgy Secretary Peter Kyle says the UK has longstanding, secure processes in place to monitor foreign diplomatic sites, adding the public should feel reassured. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Philp: Reform offers ‘Truss on steroids’

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the Conservative Party has learned from past mistakes but warns that Reform UK's pledges are like “Truss on steroids,” with over £100bn in unfunded promises. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Scottish Labour: People are sick of SNP and reject Reform

Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar has hailed his party’s shock victory in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-elections, saying the results sent a “clear message” from the Scottish people, who he says are “sick of the SNP” and “reject the poison of Farage”. Scottish Labour stunned the SNP to win the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election by just 602 votes, whilst Reform UK beat the Conservatives into third place, just 800 votes shy of the SNP in second. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories push for UK to leave ECHR to 'control borders'

The Conservatives are pushing for the UK to leave the ECHR, claiming it is limiting the government’s abilities to control borders. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the government should be able to do “what the public want”. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Scottish Labour's shock victory in Hamilton by-election

Scottish Labour stunned the SNP to win the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election by just 602 votes, whilst Reform UK beat the Conservatives into third place, just 800 votes shy of the SNP in second. Newly-elected Davy Russell celebrated the victory, claiming the SNP had "let down" the Scottish people and that the 'poison' of Reform was not welcome in Scotland. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Karoline Leavitt Speechless by Kids' Questions on Big Beautiful Bill,Border, Trump's Favorites,More

In a surprising and hilarious turn at the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fielded tough (and adorable) questions from kids during the "Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day" press briefing. From Trump's favorite McDonald’s order to his ice cream preferences and even how many people he’s fired — no question was off the table! Watch the full light-hearted yet revealing exchange as the next generation of reporters puts the White House on the spot. #Trump #WhiteHouse #KarolineLeavitt #KidsPressBriefing #TakeYourChildToWorkDay #Politics #FunnyPressConference #TrumpNews #WhiteHouseBriefing #McDonalds #IceCreamGate #ChildrenReporters ~HT.410~PR.274~ED.194~

Trump Gets Custom McDonald's Truck from Friend MBS in Riyadh But Did He Reject It Like Saudi Coffee?

During Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) rolled out a one-of-a-kind McDonald's food truck—just for him! Was this a brilliant display of diplomacy through fast food, or a cheeky nod to Trump’s famous diet? And did Trump accept this gesture, or pull another “coffee refusal” like during his previous visits? Watch as we break down this viral moment and what it says about U.S.–Saudi relations, Trump’s personal quirks, and the fast-food diplomacy we didn’t see coming. #Trump #MBS #SaudiArabia #McDonalds #TrumpInSaudi #PoliticsToday #MiddleEastNews #FastFoodDiplomacy #DonaldTrump #RoyalHospitality #ViralNews #TrumpDiet #MBSandTrump #CoffeeSnub #YouTubeNews Also Read Mamata Banerjee Criticizes BJP For Inciting Communal Tensions In West Bengal :: https://www.oneindia.com/kolkata/mamata-banerjee-accuses-bjp-preventing-riot-victims-meeting-her-murshidabad-4143845.html?ref=DMDesc Court Directs Centre To Decide On Rahul Gandhi’s Citizenship Status :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/court-directs-centre-to-decide-on-rahul-gandhi-s-citizenship-status-4143763.html?ref=DMDesc Caste Census Battle: Political Win For Rahul Gandhi Or Strategic Move By BJP :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/caste-census-battle-political-win-for-rahul-gandhi-or-strategic-move-by-bjp-4140487.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.274~ED.346~GR.122~

Trump REJECTS Saudi Coffee Upsets MBS Over Royal Honors | Then MBS Brings McDonald’s To The Palace

President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia for high-level trade talks, greeted with an extravagant welcome by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The reception included a royal fighter jet Escort and a traditional coffee ceremony—though Trump declined the coffee, a move considered culturally insensitive. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accepted on Trump’s behalf, easing tension. To cater to Trump’s preferences, Saudi officials even arranged McDonald’s trucks near the venue. The visit reflects the Kingdom’s strategic effort to strengthen U.S. ties—mixing tradition with tailored hospitality. #TrumpInSaudi #SaudiArabia #MohammedBinSalman #USSaudiRelations #TradeTalks #TrumpVisit #RoyalWelcome #SaudiJets #MiddleEastDiplomacy #MarcoRubio #SaudiCustoms #CulturalDiplomacy #TrumpMcDonalds #BurgerDiplomacy #ForeignPolicy #USPolitics #MBS #GlobalTrade #Geopolitics #TrumpNews #WhiteHouse #SaudiHospitality #GulfRelations #InternationalAffairs #TrumpAbroad #StateVisit #PoliticalDrama #BreakingNews #TrumpInRiyadh #TrumpInGulf #SaudiUS Also Read India Rejects Trump’s Trade Claim New Delhi Denies US Role In India-Pakistan Ceasefire :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-rejects-trump-s-trade-claim-new-delhi-denies-us-role-in-india-pakistan-ceasefire-4151755.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump May Temporarily Use Qatar’s $400 Million 'Flying Palace' As Air Force One Amid Ethics Scrutiny :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-may-temporarily-use-qatar-s-400-million-flying-palace-as-air-force-one-amid-ethics-s-4151121.html?ref=DMDesc Pakistan Welcomes Trump's Offer To Mediate Kashmir Dispute, Says Islamabad Dedicated To 'Promote Peace' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pakistan-welcomes-trumps-offer-to-mediate-kashmir-dispute-says-islamabad-dedicated-to-promote-pea-4150395.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~