Labour: Tories can no longer claim to be 'party of low tax'
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Labour: Tories can no longer claim to be 'party of low tax'
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the 1.25% rise in National Insurance is a tax rise which breaks a promise the Conservatives made at the 2019 election and they can never again claim to the "party of low tax".
He argues their plan targets those it seeks to help and a poorly-paid care worker, such as his sister, will have to pay more without receiving more.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for "restraint" in Gaza as he praised the action the government took over the weekend to defend Israel. It comes as Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles in an attack on Israel on Saturday night. "We reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire, for Hamas to release hostages and for the return to a diplomatic process that can rekindle our hope for a two-state solution," Mr Starmer said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called on the government to impose further sanctions on Iran following it's attack on Israel.
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Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has voiced her concern over the repeated attacks on women and girls, and called for a ten year mission to halve such violence supported by urgent reforms in policing and the criminal justice system. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has questioned Labour's handing of deputy leader Angela Rayner's tax affairs, calling for transparency. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow local government minister Jim McMahon describes the controversy around Angela Rayner as a "minor issue" that has been "blown up out of all proportion" by the Conservative Party in order "to be a plague on all our houses". Labour's deputy leader has promised to step down if she is found to have committed a crime as police investigate claims that she may have broken electoral law. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
From Rishi Sunak to Keir Starmer, to President Macron and President Biden, Western leaders on Monday appealed to Israel to exercise restraint following Iran's.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer has outlined the importance of the UK’s nuclear deterrent in his plan for national security, aiming to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP. The commitment aligns with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s, signalling a dramatic shift from the policies of his predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn. Labour hopes to direct UK defence investment to British business, and increase jobs and skills in defence. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says Labour "welcomes" Greater Manchester Police's investigation into Angela Rayner and that he has "full confidence" in his deputy leader. The Labour leader says the police should now be allowed "the space and the time" to conduct the investigation. Ms Rayner is accused of failing to properly disclose her living situation a decade ago in official documents. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says his support for the nuclear deterrent and to NATO is "absolutely unshakeable". When asked if he would ever consider pushing the nuclear button if he were to become prime minister, the Labour leader adds the nuclear deterrent is "absolutely vital" for the country's defence. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
We may have been in Easter recess the past couple of weeks, but on both sides of the party divide, there were those who did not get a rest from politics. Sky News
Rishi Sunak and other high-profile Conservatives could keep their seats because of voter ID confusion in the next general election, a new poll suggests. Sky News
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says the Conservative Party "fully complies with all the requirements to be transparent about donations", as reports claim Frank Hester made a further £5m donation to the party. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had already faced pressure to return Frank Hester's £10m donation after he made alleged racist and misogynistic remarks about Diane Abbott. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has condemned the racist remarks allegedly made by a top Tory donor. According to the Guardian, Frank Hester, who has given £10m to the Tories in the past year, made racist comments about leftwing MP Diane Abbott at a meeting in 2019, including that she made him "want to hate all black women". Mr Khan said the comments were "clearly racist and despicable." There has been increasing pressure on the Conservatives to return the money donated by Mr Hester. "There should be no place in British political life for these sorts of comments," Mr Khan added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Israeli ambassador to the UK says Israel does not have the option to ignore Iran's attack as "it's basically asking for the next attack".
Speaking to ITV News, Tzipi Hotovely also denied suggestions that Israel’s initial attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, provoked the response from Iran. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak insisted Israel has our "full support" as he condemned Iran's attack on Israel. It comes as Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles in an attack on Israel on Saturday night. The prime minister said the UK is urging Israel to show restraint.
"We are working urgently with our allies to de escalate the situation and prevent further bloodshed. We want to see calmer heads prevail," he added.
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Rishi Sunak said the conflict in Gaza "must end" as he addressed MPs in the House of Commons. The prime minister said he will be speaking to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to express solidarity and to discuss how we can prevent further escalation. "Nothing that has happened over the last 48 hours affects our position on Gaza. The whole country wants to see an end to the bloodshed and to see more humanitarian support going in," he added.
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Actor Steve Coogan has accused water company United Utilities of "greenwashing" and "PR spin" as he criticised the company for putting sewage into Windermere.
The I’m Alan Partridge star joined a protest outside the company's North West offices near the lake as he called on the Government to compel them to clean up England’s largest lake rather than pay huge dividends to shareholders.
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