Conservative MP Lee Anderson has been heavily criticised following comments he made in the Commons on Wednesday.
Asked if food banks are necessary, the Ashfield MP said "there's no massive use for food banks in this country" due to there being "generation after generation who cannot cook properly".
Report by Lewisl.
Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former deputy Conservative Party chair, Lee Anderson, has doubled down on his comment that London Mayor Sadiq Khan was "under the control of Islamists". He said he didn't consider Mr Khan's own faith when criticising him but just thought he was a "useless" mayor that "pandered to this section of people". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former deputy Conservative Party chair, Lee Anderson, has not spoken to Rishi Sunak since he lost the whip, adding he held no malice toward the prime minister. Mr Anderson refused to rule out joining the Reform Party, saying he was not prepared to discuss his political journey.
Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former deputy Conservative Party chair, Lee Anderson is asked whether he'll be joining the Reform Party after losing the whip for suggesting London Mayor Sadiq Khan is being controlled by Islamists. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
In an exclusive interview, the Prime Minister tells Channel 5 News' Andy Bell that threats to our democratic processes have crossed a line. While discussing events over the last week, and when questioned about his view on whether Lee Andersonās comments about Sadiq Khan were Islamophobic, Rishi Sunak said he agreed with peopleās frustrations that the aggressive and intimidating behaviour of some is threatening the UKās democracy. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Grant Shapps comments on Tory MP Mark Menzies losing his whip over allegations he misused campaign funds. The defence secretary defends the Conservatives arguing it is not a ''party issue''. Mark Menzies is the eighth Conservative MP who has lost his whip over the course of the current Parliament.
Defence Secretary comments on Mark Menzies losing his whip over allegations he misused campaign funds. Grant Shapps defended the Conservatives arguing it is not a ''party issue''. Mark Menzies is the eight Conservative MP who lost his whip over the course of the current Parliament.
Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Conservative MP who contacted police about Angela Rayner amid a row over her historic living arrangements has refused to say what offence he thinks she.. Sky News
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he 'completely respects' MPs who voted against proposals for a phased smoking ban - including 57 of his own Conservative MPs, six of whom are serving Cabinet ministers.
The Bill passed its first stage in the Commons on Tuesday, with support from Labour. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Police have taken down a gang accused of using a technology service that helped criminals use fraudulent text messages to steal from victims.
They have arrested 37 people worldwide and are contacting victims.
The technology allowed scammers without technical skills to bombard victims with messages designed to trick them into making payments online. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The defence secretary pledged support for Israel as long as it 'behaves responsibly' ' and 'within international law'. Grant Shapps blamed Iran for all the problems in the region and reiterated Israel's right to defend itself. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Israeli air defence commander Brigadier General Zvika Haimovich tells Channel 4 News that a war between Israel and Iran has begun with the country facing a āvery complicatedā strategic situation. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he would like to bring down taxes - but only if it were fiscally responsible.
He adds he would also like to put more money into public services through growing the economy rather than more funding. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
![Anderson doesn't believe Khan comments were wrong in any way [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240227/1366983502-Anderson-doesn-believe-Khan-comments-were-wrong.jpg)
![Anderson has not spoken to PM but has 'support' from Tories [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240227/1366983624-Anderson-has-not-spoken-to-PM-but-has.jpg)
![Lee Anderson asked if he'll join Reform Party [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240227/1366943386-Lee-Anderson-asked-if-he-ll-join-Reform.jpg)
![PM: Threats to our democratic processes have crossed a line [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240226/1366860312-PM-Threats-to-our-democratic-processes-have-crossed.jpg)
![Minister: MP losing whip is not a party issue [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240418/1372960608-Minister-MP-losing-whip-is-not-party.jpg)
![PM 'respects' Tory MPs who voted against smoking ban [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240417/1372865450-PM-respects-Tory-MPs-who-voted-against-smoking.jpg)
![Police bust global cyber gang [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240418/1372985138-Police-bust-global-cyber-gang.jpg)
![Defence Secretary: Iran is behind all of the problems [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240418/1372978434-Defence-Secretary-Iran-is-behind-all-of-the.jpg)
![Former Commander of the IDF says Israel is at war with Iran [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240418/1372954610-Former-Commander-of-the-IDF-says-Israel-is.jpg)
![Hunt would like to relieve tax burden in 'responsible' way [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240417/1372906144-Hunt-would-like-to-relieve-tax-burden-in.jpg)
![Tory MP says thereās no āmassive useā for food banks as users ācanāt cook or budgetā [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20220511/1335554479-Tory-MP-says-there-no-massive-use.jpg)
