Minister insists govt will 'pull together' after PM criticisms
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Minister insists govt will 'pull together' after PM criticisms
Environment Secretary George Eustice says the government will "pull together" and "focus on the big issues that matter", saying "things can look very different in a year or 18 months time".
This comes after a torrid few days for the prime minister, after a pair of by-election defeats and a cabinet resignation renewed questions about his leadership.
Report by Blairm.
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Environment Secretary George Eustice has sought to reassure the public after a drought was declared in southwestern, southern, eastern, and central parts of England.
He said: "There's no reason for people to be alarmed at all in that our water supply remains resilient … what we're doing at the moment really is taking some steps to try to be cautious about the way we use water resources just in case get a dry winter as well." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Seven cities across the UK have begun their campaigns to host Eurovision 2023 on behalf of Ukraine, after the shortlist was announced today.
Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield are all in with a chance. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Eurovision legend Lulu has thrown her support behind Glasgow in its bid to host the song contest in 2023, as seven UK cities make their case to hold the event on behalf of last year's winner Ukraine.
The 1969 winner said: "I know the Glaswegians will be so thrilled to honour and to stand for the Ukraine … and you know what else? Glaswegians love to party!" Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK's 2022 Eurovision star Sam Ryder has ushered in a "new era" of British success in the competition, hopes 1969 winner Lulu.
Dismissing suggestions the UK may return to the days of 'nul points', Lulu said: "Let's be very optimistic and put the energy out there that he [Sam Ryder] has begun a new era and it's just going to get bigger and better." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A drought has been declared across swathes of England following the driest July in almost 90 years. Meanwhile, the risk of wildfires remains at ‘exceptional’ - its highest level. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A former police officer, who was paralysed during the 2017 Westminster Bridge terror attack, is fighting back against his life-changing injuries and setting a new challenge - climbing Mount Snowdon.
Kris Aves said: "I said yes straight away because I knew by doing that, not only will I be challenging myself … but I'm showing other people that are in wheelchairs that it can be done." 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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