Labour: Rape arrest shows MP vetting process has big issues
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Labour: Rape arrest shows MP vetting process has big issues
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".
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Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests the government's plans on the Northern Ireland protocol will be break international law and calls for an end to this law breaking prime minister and government.
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Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she wouldn't feel safe with government plans for agency workers to cover roles on the railway while workers are on strike and calls on the government to resolve the issues and avert the strike action.
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Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has welcomed the government U-turn on introducing a windfall tax on energy companies, but says the government should be doing more to address the cost of living crisis and reverse the rise in National Insurance contributions.
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Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has criticised Rishi Sunak's energy bills grant over a "loophole" that could see owners of multiple properties receive multiple payments.
The Labour frontbencher said: "You could find some of the richest and wealthiest people in our country getting more then ÂŁ1,000 in support while some of the poorest get nothing like that." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Conservative MP Imran Ahmad Khan arrives at Southwark Crown Court after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in 2008. The ex-Wakefield MP has been jailed for 18 months, with the judge saying the victim had been "profoundly psychologically affected" by his actions. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour's newest MP has promised his constituents in Wakefield that he will "restore trust in our politics" after he took the seat from the Conservatives in Thursday's by-election with a majority of 3,558.
Simon Lightwood said on Friday: "The people of Wakefield have spoken on behalf of the British people; they have said unreservedly, Boris Johnson, your contempt for this country is no longer tolerated." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell accuses the government of wanting rail strikes as part of creating "wedge issues" against the Labour Party. She also defends her leader Sir Keir Starmer, who has been criticised of being in hiding over the dispute, insisting "he's been very clear" that he doesn't want the strikes to go ahead. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour MP Richard Burgon defied Sir Keir Starmer's orders by visiting a rail strike picket at Victoria station on Tuesday. He says it's important the party shows union members they're "on their side". Report by Lewisl. 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 is to be investigated by the parliamentary standards commissioner for allegedly breaching rules over reporting earnings and.. Sky News
Boris Johnson faced an onslaught of questions over his leadership during a press conference at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda, following the Conservative Party's double by-election defeat.
The prime minister said he would not "pretend" the results were "brilliant" but dismissed suggestions his MPs back in London were plotting to oust him. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Voters in the former Conservative stronghold of Tiverton react to the party’s devastating by-election defeat to the Liberal Democrats in Thursday’s by-election.
“It’s basically showing Boris that people are fed up with him,” one member of the public said, while another said she “felt a bit sorry” for the prime minister. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative co-chair Oliver Dowden has resigned following two by-election defeats.
The Liberal Democrats overturned a huge Tory majority in Tiverton and Honiton in Devon.
It’s their third by-election victory over Boris Johnson’s party in a year. Report by Chanda. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey posed with a blue day emblazoned with "It's time to show Boris the door" on Friday to celebrate his party's by-election victory in the Conservative seat of Tiverton and Honiton.
He said: "Today the Liberal Democrats have shown that the rule of Boris Johnson and this uncaring Conservative government can be ended, but today is only the start. So join us, and let's get rid of them." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has been out on a victory lap in Wakefield after his Labour's candidate Simon Lightwood took the seat from the Conservatives in Thursday's by-election.
The Labour leader said the result put his party on track to win the next general election, saying: "The Tory Party is absolutely imploding, they know they're out of ideas and they're out of touch and if they had any decency, they'd get out the way for the next Labour government." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Speaking to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda, Boris Johnson calls on leaders to stand up against Russian aggression despite pressures on cost of living. The Prime Minister said there was a risk people will fail to see how vital it is to stand up against aggression.
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Boris Johnson says he has to listen to all sorts of criticism and it's expected that people will direct criticism at him and his government. Following by-election losses, the Prime Minister said his priorities were cost of living crisis, the economy and Russian aggression in Ukraine.
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Boris Johnson has defended his government's controversial policy on sending migrants to Rwanda, on his first visit to the country for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Report by ETEMADIL. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
As the Lib Dems say - is it time to show Boris Johnson the door? A pandemic, partygate, the cost-of-living crisis and a no confidence vote - Boris Johnson has survived them all. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The England women's football team are getting ready to take on the Netherlands in their final home friendly before the Euros.
Defender Rachel Daly reflects on what it would have meant for her late father to see her play in an England shirt, while manager Sarina Wiegman looks ahead to what she believes will be a "very strong" tournament. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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