Sir Keir Starmer has accused the last government of a “one nation experiment in open borders”. In a press conference in Downing Street, the prime minister accused the Conservatives of a “different order of failure” that happened “by design not accident”. Starmer said: “Time and again...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing international and domestic pressure to officially recognize the state of Palestine. Following France’s bold move and mounting calls from within his own cabinet, Starmer now claims recognition is inevitable, declaring Palestinian statehood an “inalienable right.” However, he stopped short of providing a timeline, raising questions over the UK’s real intent.
In the backdrop of the catastrophic Gaza crisis, where over 38,000 have died and thousands more are displaced, Starmer pledged humanitarian aid, child evacuations, and renewed diplomatic efforts. Yet critics argue that his words fall short without clear policy moves. As Macron gains global support for France’s recognition, eyes are now fixed on whether Starmer will act — or delay. The Gaza war’s horrors have intensified demands for urgent Western action. Is the UK’s recognition promise just lip service?
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A charity has warned 25% of young children and pregnant women in Gaza are now malnourished, with Sir Keir Starmer vowing to evacuate children who need "critical.. Sky News
Parliament may have shut up shop for a six-week summer break, but MPs and the French president are turning up the heat on Sir Keir Starmer over the Middle East. Sky News
Donald Trump has landed in Scotland ahead of a four-day trip, which includes high-level meetings, praising Sir Keir Starmer as "a good man" but also calling.. Sky News
Thousands of resident doctors have launched a five-day strike across England after pay talks collapsed. Shadow development minister Dame Harriet Baldwin said the proposed pay rise is acceptable and urged doctors to stop patients from suffering, calling for talks over issues rather than disruptive industrial action. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Policing Minister Matt Vickers said he wouldn't like to see the police ''doing anything that would frustrate the situation or make it worse'.' It comes as the Chief Constable of Essex Police has denied that officers drove counter-protesters to a demonstration outside a hotel housing asylum seekers after claims made by Nigel Farage.
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Shadow Policing Minister Matt Vickers remained cautious when asked about the new UK-India trade deal. Mr Vickers expressed concerns about foreign workers ''coming to this country and not contributing in national insurance''. It comes as Sir Keir Starmer and India’s Narendra Modi are set to sign off on a trade deal worth £6 billion in investment for the British economy.
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Sir Ed Davey accused Tories of letting down Afghans who supported British forces and protecting its ministers. It comes as a super-injunction blocking reporting about the “horrific” leak of data was lifted. The Ministry of Defence only became aware of the breach when excerpts from the dataset were posted anonymously on a Facebook group in August 2023, and a super-injunction was granted at the High Court in an attempt to prevent the Taliban from finding out about the leak. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Mel Stride, Shadow Chancellor said ''Putting taxes on businesses, borrowing a lot of money and spending a lot of money has kept inflation higher than it otherwise would have been.'' It comes as UK inflation rose to a near 18-month high in June as food prices surged for the third month running, according to official figures. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage says the UK-France migrant returns deal “won’t make any difference” and will be blocked by human rights laws. He warned the European Convention on Human Rights would prevent deportations, claiming “lawyers will have a field day”. Farage added that the plan undermines Brexit, saying no one who crosses the Channel illegally should be granted refugee status or leave to remain. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a candid and wide-ranging speech in the UK Parliament during his historic state visit. From pledging unwavering support to Ukraine, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, and urging France and Britain to protect the post-WWII international order — to cracking unexpected jokes and addressing Brexit tensions — Macron's speech had it all.
Watch the full speech and catch all the key moments, commentary, and reactions from this high-stakes diplomatic visit.
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The UK has agreed a deal with the EU for a fluid Gibraltar-Spain border, avoiding checks on people crossing. Gibraltar and Spanish officials will carry out joint checks at the airport, while goods will move freely across the land border. Foreign Secretary David Lammy called it “historic” after years of post-Brexit talks. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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