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Starmer attacks Reform UK as he launches Labour's local election campaign

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Starmer attacks Reform UK as he launches Labour's local election campaignReform UK "can't run themselves" let alone the country, Sir Keir Starmer said as he launched Labour's local election campaign.
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News video: Starmer makes plea for voters to vote for change

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Sir Keir Starmer promises to execute his plan for change for the country in a new plea for people to vote for Labour at the local elections on May 1. Starmer vows, "only Labour will secure our borders, put more cash in your pocket, make your streets safer". Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook...

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Concessions to welfare reforms revealed after Labour MPs force retreat

Changes to welfare reforms, forced on the government by rebel Labour MPs, are being revealed today ahead of a crucial vote.
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Concessions to welfare reforms to be revealed after Labour MPs force retreat

Changes to welfare reforms, forced on the government by rebel Labour MPs, are being revealed today ahead of a crucial vote.
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Badenoch: Labour’s welfare plan fails key tests [Video]

Badenoch: Labour’s welfare plan fails key tests

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says Labour’s welfare reforms fail to cut spending, boost employment or rule out tax rises - key conditions for Conservative support. She accused ministers of “giving up” and warned the bill’s U-turns threaten public finances. 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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Kendall says welfare changes show 'strength in listening' [Video]

Kendall says welfare changes show 'strength in listening'

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says she “hopes” concessions to the welfare Bill will win over Labour rebels, despite some still refusing to back it. She called the changes a sign of “strength in listening” and insisted protections for existing claimants were standard practice, aimed at easing widespread concerns ahead of Tuesday’s vote. 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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Hillier hails welfare deal after Labour revolt [Video]

Hillier hails welfare deal after Labour revolt

Labour MP Dame Meg Hillier says a workable compromise has been reached on welfare reforms after ministers offered concessions to avoid defeat. Sir Keir Starmer faced pressure from 126 Labour MPs who backed an amendment to block the Bill, but the government now expects it to pass its first Commons vote on 1 July. Hillier says the changes are "critical to protecting the most vulnerable." 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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Keir Starmer Keir Starmer Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

Starmer says he was 'heavily focused' on world affairs before U-turn on welfare

Sir Keir Starmer has said he was "heavily focused" on world affairs before he was forced to U-turn on his welfare bill after rebellion by MPs.
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Starmer: Welfare must be fixed ‘the Labour way’ [Video]

Starmer: Welfare must be fixed ‘the Labour way’

Sir Keir Starmer says the welfare system must be reformed without removing the “safety net” for vulnerable people. Speaking at the Welsh Labour conference, he said change is a “moral imperative” but must be done “the Labour way” - supporting those in need while helping others back into work. 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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Starmer labels Farage a ‘wolf in Wall Street clothing’ [Video]

Starmer labels Farage a ‘wolf in Wall Street clothing’

Sir Keir Starmer has attacked Nigel Farage as a “wolf in Wall Street clothing” with “no idea” about issues like Port Talbot’s blast furnaces. Speaking at the Welsh Labour conference, he accused Reform UK of opposing workers’ rights and backing “unfunded tax cuts for billionaires”. 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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Fixing welfare a 'moral imperative', PM says, after government U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer has said fixing the UK's welfare system is a "moral imperative" after the government's U-turn.
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Starmer shown Hawk T2 during visit to RAF Valley [Video]

Starmer shown Hawk T2 during visit to RAF Valley

Caption: Keir Starmer tours RAF Valley in Anglesey. During his visit, he is shown a Hawk T2, the RAF's premier fast jet trainer. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Reform UK Reform UK Right-wing political party in the United Kingdom

PM set to warn of 'backroom stitch up' between parties in Wales

The prime minister is set to warn of a "backroom stitch up" between the Conservatives, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of next year's Senedd elections.
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PM set to warn of 'backroom stitch up' between Welsh parties

The prime minister is set to warn of a "backroom stitch up" between the Conservatives, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of next year's Senedd elections.
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Nigel Farage backs US strikes on Iran and blasts UK govt [Video]

Nigel Farage backs US strikes on Iran and blasts UK govt

Nigel Farage says he is “pleased” that US hit Iran with air strikes at the weekend saying he believes UK should provide help if the Americans ask for it. The Reform UK leader also criticises the UK’s position saying: “Does the government have a policy? As I said earlier, they appear to be completely blindsided by what were entirely predictable actions”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Reform UK would win a majority if election held tomorrow, poll suggests

Since the local elections Reform UK has had no shortage of good polls.
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