PM's alleged party 'blatant disregard' for rules, say Labour
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PM's alleged party 'blatant disregard' for rules, say Labour
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner has written a letter to Cabinet Secretary Simon Case calling for an investigation into claims the prime minister hosted a Christmas party last year during lockdown.
She said his actions show "a blatant disregard for the rules" and wants to "clarify whether the law was broken".
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Cabinet ministers arrive at 10 Downing Street for a meeting chaired by Boris Johnson as the fallout from comments made by an anonymous Conservative MP about Labour's Angela Rayner continues. Report by Guzzardib. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will "of course" attempt to find out the identity of the unnamed MP who was quoted in the Mail on Sunday saying deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner uncrosses her legs in the Commons to distract the PM, but stresses that it was an "anonymous source" and he has "no idea" who was behind it. Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson says the "terrors of the earth" are in store for an unnamed Tory MP who claimed deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner uncrosses her legs in the Commons to distract the prime minister. Speaking on a visit to Bury FC, Mr Johnson blasted the suggestion as an "appalling load of sexist, misogynist tripe" and said he has since been in contact with Ms Rayner. Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner counters suggestions that the war in Ukraine means it would be wrong to remove Boris Johnson as prime minister by saying she "doesn't believe" there is a Conservative MP who would not continue support for Ukraine should they take over. She explains Parliament is "united" on that issue and keeping Johnson as PM is having a negative impact on the world stage because he "doesn't know his own laws". Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner warns keeping "serial offender" Boris Johnson as prime minister after he allegedly misled parliament would have "dangerous ramifications". She explains the vote on Thursday is "very specific" and directly addresses as to whether the PM broke the ministerial code by misleading MPs over Partygate. Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Australia's opposition Labor Party is set to win power for the first time since 2007, according to latest projections in the country's general election. Sky News
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the arrest of an MP on suspicion of rape needs to be a "wake-up call" and shows there "clearly is an issue" with the vetting process for choosing members of parliament. She highlights the example of former Wakefield MP Imran Ahmad Khan who the Conservatives chose despite being "warned about allegations against him". Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Climate Secretary Ed Miliband tells the House of Commons that a "massive u-turn" from the government on a possible windfall tax on energy companies is "lumbering slowly over the hill". He tells Chancellor Rishi Sunak to "swallow his pride and get on with it" but goes on to characterise Sunak's decisions so far as "wrong, out of touch, and unfair". Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband says the government should introduce a windfall tax on energy firms to help families struggling with the cost of living crisis.
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Ukraine's President described the situation in the east of his country as "hell". Volodymyr Zelensky said the Donbas region was "completely destroyed" while further north they're pushing Russian forces further out of Kharkiv. ITV News has travelled to the city and seen the new frontline.
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A record eight towns are being awarded city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Doncaster, Dunfermline and Bangor are among those winning the civic honours. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nicola Sturgeon describes potential unilateral action over the Northern Ireland Protocol as being of "intense interest" to the people of Scotland and says that any resulting trade wars between the UK and the EU would lead to suffering for everyone in the UK. O'Neill says the Good Friday agreement is "under attack" by the UK government and calls for them to focus their attention on achieving economic stability in Northern Ireland.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to "put his arms around the British people" to protect them from the rising cost-of-living as supply chain issues and a weaning off of Russian gas led to increases in the cost of food and oil.
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Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver accuses Boris Johnson of not caring about young peoples' health amid the PM's obesity U-turn, and says his 'Eton Mess' protest is "not a cute campaign" but "fundamental" in making the lives of children and young people better.
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