PM refuses to reveal what he was told about Louise Haigh phone 'theft' that led to her resignation

Badenoch: PM owes Commons explanation over Haigh appointment

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch says Sir Keir Starmer "owes the House an explanation", as to why Louise Haigh was appointed as transport secretary. The prime minister replied, "while she's obsessing with Westminster issues, we're getting on with fixing the mess and fixing the foundations". Haigh resigned from the cabinet last week after it emerged she was found guilty of fraud a decade ago. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Transport Sec: Haigh's resignation was admirable thing to do

The new transport secretary says her predecessor Louise Haigh did a "good job" and did an "admirable thing" by resigning. Haigh became the first cabinet secretary to resign from Sir Keir Starmer's government after it emerged that she pleaded guilty to a fraud offence a decade ago. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Cabinet Office Minister praises handling of Haigh departure

Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden says Louise Haigh's resignation is a contrast to what was seen in the past Conservative government, praising the swift resolution as hallmarks of Keir Starmer’s leadership style. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Govt announces money to bring London-style buses nationwide

The Government has announced how £1 billion in funding will be used to bring London-style buses to cities across the UK as part of a major Budget boost. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh confirmed that £712 million will be allocated to local authorities to improve services, with an additional £243 million for bus operators. Ms Haigh said that the investment aims to end the “complicated and inconsistent” funding models that have affected passengers for years. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM meets Sultan of Brunei at Downing Street

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomes the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah to Downing Street. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ahead of a meeting with President Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan of the United Arab Emirates. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM meets President of Indonesia at Downing Street

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto to 10 Downing Street on Thursday. Mr Subianto, who was inaugurated last month, met the prime minister earlier this week at the G20 leaders’ summit in Brazil. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Stride: Siddiq must go over corruption allegations

Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has called for Prime Minister Starmer to sack Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, arguing it is “impossible” for her to continue as anti-corruption minister while facing allegations linked to her aunt’s political movement in Bangladesh. Stride said, “If you’re in a Ministerial position, you have to be in a position to actually conduct the responsibilities for which you’re responsible, and I just don’t think in her case that that is any longer possible.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn