Controversial welfare bill passes final Commons stage - but only after another concession

Starmer: 'Alliances more important than ever'

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have visited the British Museum to celebrate plans for a cultural exchange between the UK and France. The Prime Minister said: “In this new world our alliances are more important than ever… the UK is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with France, supporting Ukraine and calling for sustainable peace in the Middle East.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer says UK-France ties 'strong as ever'

Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK’s relationship with France is “as strong as it’s ever been” as he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street. The prime minister praised their “personal relationship” and said the state visit symbolised the closeness of both nations. He also reflected on their joint wreath-laying at Churchill’s statue, calling it a reminder of their enduring bond. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer refuses to rule out wealth tax in Commons

Sir Keir Starmer declines to rule out a wealth tax after Kemi Badenoch accuses him of “flirting” with the idea. The prime minister avoids a direct answer, instead defending Labour’s economic record and criticising past Tory policies. Badenoch warns such a tax would hit savings, pensions and homes, calling it a “tax on aspiration”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer confirms no rise in income tax, NI or VAT

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirms he stands by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT. Asked by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch in Parliament if the promise still holds, Starmer simply replies: “Yes.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

SHOCKING! Fist Fight ERUPTS in Armenian Parliament | Scenes of MASSIVE CHAOS Unfold on Camera

A chaotic brawl erupted in Armenia’s Parliament amid a fiery debate over MP Artur Sargsyan’s immunity. Clashes broke out between opposition and ruling Civil Contract lawmakers, with aides and security personnel also involved. A viral video shows scuffles and security storming the chamber as Deputy Speaker Ruben Rubinyan suspended the session. Sargsyan is accused in a plot to seize power. The opposition alleges political persecution and physical intimidation, while ruling MPs blame the opposition for orchestrating the chaos to disrupt the legislative process. #ArmeniaParliament #PoliticalChaos #ArturSargsyan #ParliamentBrawl #CivilContract #OppositionClash #MPImmunity #BreakingNews #YerevanPolitics #SecurityScuffle #ArmeniaNews #GovernmentCrisis #BrawlInChamber #RulingVsOpposition #DemocracyUnderFire #PoliticalDrama #LiveFromYerevan #ParliamentStormed #SargsyanTrial #BagratiPlot #Rubinyan #ArmenianPolitics #ImmunityDebate #MPClash #PhysicalAltercation #ChamberChaos #ArmeniaCrisis #PowerStruggle #ScandalInParliament #MPUnderAttack ~HT.410~ED.420~

Badenoch: Govt has no plan to reduce small boat crossings

Kemi Badenoch says the Conservative Party's immigration policies are "much tighter" than before and that exit checks are needed. The party leader's comments come after a cross-party committee of MPs said the Home Office had failed to check whether foreign workers were leaving the UK or staying to work illegally. She adds that small boat crossings have increased under Labour and "everything is getting worse". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn