Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe doesn't rule out joining Tories - and could even set up his own party

Police commissioner defects from Tories to Reform UK

Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews joins Reform UK, saying the Conservatives no longer “put Britain first.” Nigel Farage says he's the party’s first police and crime commissioner. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Shadow Treasury Minister: ReformUK is ‘left-wing’ on economy

Shadow Exchequer Secretary James Wild says Reform backs “unfunded pledges” and attacks both Labour and Reform for supporting high borrowing and spending. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Farage calls Minister's Saville comment ''disgusting''

Nigel Farage stands by his demands for a Cabinet minister to apologise for accusing him of being on the side of “extreme pornographers”. It comes as Technology Secretary Peter Kyle hit out at Reform UK’s pledge to scrap the Online Safety Act if they were to get into power. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Peter Kyle: Farage is on the side of predators

Peter Kyle has refused to apologise to the leader of Reform UK and doubled down on his comments, saying “Nigel Farage is on the side of predators and paedophiles and needs to be called out for it.” It comes as the leader of Reform UK called on Mr Kyle to apologise for the “disgusting” comments. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Home Sec: People should support Police

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has defended Labour's record on returning asylum seekers and criticised Reform UK for ''continuously attacking'' the police. 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. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories blame ‘tax on businesses’ for ‘slowing growth’

Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride blames “a slowing growth picture” on the government “taxing the living daylights out of business” after the rate of GDP growth slowed to 0.3% between April and June (compared to 0.7% between January and March). Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Very painful autumn budget is on the way

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately accuses the government of “not managing the economy” which she says will result in tax increases “in a very painful autumn budget”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories say fall in jobs ‘devastating for young people’

Shadow Home Office minister Matt Vickers says the slowdown in employment is “devastating” — with 14% fewer people in work than before. He warns it is hitting families’ finances, aspirations, and mental health. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Rushanara gave Keir Starmer no choice

Following the resignation of a Rushanara Ali, Conservative Chairman Kevin Hollinrake says “In politics you can't say one thing and do another”, adding the homelessness minister “had to go”. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sturgeon brands Farage ‘odious’ in memoir

Nicola Sturgeon has said she stands by calling Nigel Farage “odious” in her forthcoming memoir. The former Scottish First Minister told ITV News he appeared to have a fragile ego and was uncomfortable around women. She recalled overhearing him boast in the 2015 leaders’ debate green room about his drinking, which she described as unpleasant bravado. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Far-Right Protesters CLASH With Pro-Migrant Groups Outside Asylum Hotel |Nigel Farage Behind Unrest?

Anti-immigration protesters and pro-migrant groups clashed in London and Manchester, with police making multiple arrests amid rising tensions. Demonstrators outside a London hotel housing asylum seekers faced counter-protesters carrying messages of solidarity such as “You are valued, wanted, and welcome.” Far-right groups including Patriots of Britain and Britain First rallied against migrant accommodation, while anti-racism activists, joined by political figures like Jeremy Corbyn, outnumbered them. Police reported breaches of Public Order conditions, scuffles, and arrests, as the immigration debate intensifies and Nigel Farage’s rhetoric draws renewed scrutiny. #LondonProtests #MigrantRights #AntiRacism #StandUpToRacism #ImmigrationDebate #ProtestClashes #PublicOrder #JeremyCorbyn #NigelFarage #BritainFirst #PatriotsOfBritain #ManchesterProtest #YouAreWelcome #AsylumSeekers #MigrantSupport #FarRight #CounterProtest #HumanRights #Solidarity #AntiFascism #RefugeesWelcome #UKElections #LondonNews #ManchesterNews #UKPolitics #ProtestNews #FarRightProtests #RacismUK #AntiRacismProtest #ImmigrationUK ~HT.178~ED.103~GR.124~

Kemi scoops support on Isle of Wight visit

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch scoops up support as she serves ice cream during a visit to the Isle of Wight. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch says Zelenskyy should be at peace talks

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says Ukraine should be at the US-Russia peace talks in Alaska on Friday, but also takes the opportunity to criticise the prime minister, claiming the UK ‘used to be at the table’ before Labour took office. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch warns of economic doom spiral under Labour

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticises Labour’s economic record, highlighting rising unemployment, inflation, and cost of living. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch proposes camps to protect communities and migrants

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says proper detention centres and migrant camps are needed to address safety concerns in local communities caused by migrants housed in hotels. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch urges return of Rwanda plan to stop boat crossings

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls for Labour to reinstate the Rwanda processing plan to tackle illegal immigration effectively. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn