Labour: Sunak and Truss in parallel universe over economy
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Labour: Sunak and Truss in parallel universe over economy
The shadow international development minister says the two Tory leadership candidates, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, are in a "parallel universe" over the cost-of-living crisis.
Preet Kaur Gill accuses the government of mismanaging the economy for the last 12 years, with rising inflation now pushing family finances "to the brink".
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Liz Truss has revealed she considered abolishing the UK's economic watchdog and replacing leaders at the Treasury and Bank of England, accusing the bodies of.. Sky News
William Wragg, chair of the public administration and constitutional reform committee, asked the prime minister if he is “part of the deep state,” referring to comments made by Liz Truss who claimed her mission to cut taxes were “sabotaged” by the “deep state.” Mr Sunak wryly responded: “I probably wouldn't tell you if I was, Will, would I?” Report by Covellm. 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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Rishi Sunak is facing further calls from parliament to take action against Iran in the wake of the nation's direct attack against Israel over the weekend. Sky News
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
Cabinet ministers have left No 10 following a meeting with the prime minister.
It comes ahead of a peer debate on the government’s Rwanda Bill after MPs voted to reject the latest set of proposed amendments. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds says the party has urged the prime minister to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, while ensuring there is restraint from Israel.
She adds the Labour Party believes the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) should be proscribed in the UK. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Office Minister Laura Farris says proscribing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) a terrorist organisation would threaten the UK's diplomatic relationship with Iran. Report by Alibhaiz. 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
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
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