James Cleverly diverges from Badenoch's ECHR stance - and leaves door open for leadership bid

Farage dismisses UK-France returns deal

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

Tories push for UK to leave ECHR to 'control borders'

The Conservatives are pushing for the UK to leave the ECHR, claiming it is limiting the government’s abilities to control borders. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the government should be able to do “what the public want”. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Nine EU countries seek European human rights convention's rethink on migration

Nine EU countries seek European human rights convention's rethink on migration In an open letter spearheaded by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen, nine leaders have called for a reinterpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/23/nine-eu-countries-seek-european-human-rights-conventions-rethink-on-migration Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Badenoch blasts Tory defectors to Reform UK

Kemi Badenoch has accused defectors to Reform UK of acting “like they do in banana republics”. Hitting back at Sir Jake Berry, she said some politicians “just want to play the game” and chase polls. Speaking at the Centre for Social Justice, the Tory leader said only parties with “serious, credible” plans would win public trust at the next election. 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

Lib Dems raise concerns with PM about SEND reform

Sir Ed Davey says he has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer setting out five principles for the reform of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Liberal Democrat leader says the Conservatives left the SEND system as a “total disaster”, and that parents “have no clarity” over the current government’s proposed reforms. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories have ‘no faith’ in Labour migrant deal ‘gimmick’

The Conservatives’ Chris Philp says he has “no faith whatsoever” in the government’s “one in, one out” illegal migrant deal with France, describing it as a “gimmick”. The shadow home secretary adds the agreement “won’t be a deterrent at all.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn