Starmer outlines four goals to 'make Britain's streets safe'
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Starmer outlines four goals to 'make Britain's streets safe'
Restoring trust in police and halving the level of violence against women and girls were among Sir Keir Starmer's four goals announced today to "make Britain's streets safe".
Speaking in Stoke-on-Trent, the Labour leader said: "I won't have our commitment to justice called into question and I won't stop until working people feel protected ⊠this mission, crime and justice, is my life's work." Report by Buseld.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has asked Prime Minister Rishi Sunak why Suella Braverman has a problem "coping with points-based systems". Sir Keir told the Commons: "The Prime Minister stood on three Tory manifestos, each one promised to reduce immigration. Each promise broken.â Mr Sunak defended the number of work visas issued to foreign nationals, saying the last set of figures were "unique" and included many people welcomed on humanitarian grounds. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle tells Conservative MP for Peterborough, Paul Bristow, to leave the Chamber during Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmerâs exchange at PMQs. Sir Lindsay said: âIâm not having it, and Iâve warned you before.â Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak departs Downing Street for PMQs at the House of Commons, where he will face Sir Keir Starmer across the Despatch Box. Earlier on Wednesday, the prime minister said Home Secretary Suella Braverman's actions over her speeding ticket "do not amount to a breach of the ministerial code". Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Speaking in Essex, Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer outlines his plan to reform the NHS. He says the health service is one of the country's "greatest privileges" but warns that he does not believe it can survive another five years of Conservative government. Report by Rowlandi. 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 is "determined to prevent and root out any forms of racism" as a number of Black Labour MPs sign a letter to the Leader Sir Keir Starmer - off the back of recommendations of the Martin Forde report. She adds that "there will be more we need to do", and will "continue to work together". Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Stephen Kinnock, the Labour MP for Aberavon, says the Conservative party âhave lost control of our immigration systemâ as new ONS figures reveal net migration to the UK has climbed to a record level. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour frontbencher Anneliese Dodds says the âbig questionâ for Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak is, why are the British public funding Mr Johnsonâs âenormousâ legal bill? Taxpayers are being billed up to ÂŁ245,000 to cover the cost of the former prime ministerâs Partygate inquiry lawyers. Mr Johnson is being investigated by MPs over whether he knowingly misled Parliament over Downing Street parties during the Covid lockdown. 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 - who shadowed Dominic Raab when he was foreign secretary - says he was "right to resign" after it was announced the former deputy PM will stand down as an MP at the next election. She goes on to say she wishes him all the best for the future." Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Flight Sergeant Peter Brown died alone in London at 96 years old.
With no known relatives in the UK, a campaign sought to organise a military funeral for the WWII veteran.
And after a monumental effort, he was finally laid to rest. Report by Reeda. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has condemned the latest migration figures saying they are âtoo highâ as net migration levels reach record levels. At 606,000 net, the UK has welcomed almost double the number migrants since before the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A man has been arrested after a car crashed into the gates of Downing Street on Thursday afternoon. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis, says itâs âgood newsâ that average household energy bills are set to fall by ÂŁ426 a year from July, It comes as Ofgem announced plans to drop its price cap after tumbling wholesale prices. Households will therefore pay an estimated 17% less for the energy they use. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick says net migration is âfar too highâ after newly published figures for 2022 showed around 606,000 more people are estimated to have moved to the UK than have left. The Office for National Statistics said factors contributing to relatively high levels of immigration over the past 18 months include people coming to the UK from non-EU countries for work, study, and for humanitarian purposes, including those arriving from Ukraine and Hong Kong. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn