Sir Keir Starmer has admitted Boris Johnson was "right" to propose levelling up but said he was "frustrated" by the former prime minister's "unforgivable".. Sky News
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer launches his party’s local election campaign, saying levelling up “is a good ambition for Britain” and calling for a “fundamental shift in how we govern”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has warned that Labour "can't pretend that we can turn the taps on" to help struggling councils if he wins the next general election. Sky News
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will announce a plan to launch a publicly owned clean energy company during a visit to north Wales on Monday. Shadow Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens says: “We will be doubling onshore wind, trebling solar power, quadrupling offshore wind; we’ll be creating carbon capture, tidal energy and more.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour’s Anneliese Dodds has suggested the PM is arrogant after he awarded Conservative Party donor Mohamed Mansour a knighthood. The businessman has been honoured for his business, charity and political service and donated £5m to the party last year.
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Labour says analysis of council charges shows that local authorities under its control charge an average of £276 less than Conservative-controlled councils. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has been criticised for announcing a "surprise" round of honours - including a knighthood for a major donor to the Conservative Party. Sky News
Education Minister Robert Halfon has resigned from government, confirming he will be the 63rd Conservative MP to stand down at the next election. Sky News
Labour shadow cabinet minister Jonathan Ashworth says MP Scott Benton should have resigned “much sooner” than he did. The Blackpool South MP lost the Conservative whip after being embroiled in a lobbying scandal. He has announced he will quit Parliament rather than wait for the outcome of a recall petition, paving the way for a by-election. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour’s Lisa Nandy defends Angela Rayner after it emerged that Greater Manchester Police said it will reassess its decision not to investigate allegations the party’s deputy leader gave false information regarding the sale of her house in 2015. The shadow cabinet minister for international development says, “Angela has been clear that she’s taken legal and tax advice and believes she has done absolutely nothing wrong”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Greater Manchester Police has said it is "reassessing" its decision not to investigate allegations made against Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner over her.. Sky News
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper insists the government’s Rwanda bill is a “gimmick” and the money should instead be spent on “additional cross border police”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Milton Keynes will be shut for four days from Good Friday for engineering works. Network Rail advises passengers to avoid travelling where possible. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A secret audio recording obtained by ITV News has revealed Post Office boss Paula Vennells was told directly about problems with the Horizon system and warned not to cover them up. In a meeting with independent investigators from Second Sight on July 2, 2013, Ms Vennells was made aware of allegations that sub-postmaster branch accounts could be accessed remotely. This is something the Post Office had denied for years. She was also told by investigators that the company’s position in denying Horizon faults was both “dangerous” and "stupid", according to the recording. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK is almost doubling its aid to Sudan, to 89 million pounds, as the terrible effects of the war there continue to escalate. Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell visited Chad’s border with Darfur to see for himself what threatens to become the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. During his time there Mr Mitchell gave an emotional interview to Channel 4 News International Editor Lindsey Hilsum. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn