PM reveals his inner Star Wars nerd during lab visit
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PM reveals his inner Star Wars nerd during lab visit
The prime minister jokes about Star Wars when he meets apprentices at a research laboratory's skills academy.
Rishi Sunak and Grant Shapps are shown how to make robotic arms and 3D printing and the PM says: "I definitely want one of these to take home" when shown the prints.
He introduces himself to the apprentices simply by saying "I'm Rishi" as he checks out the latest technology demonstrations.
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When asked if the West is doing sufficient to keep “the Russians at bay”, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says we “need to do more” and “that it is unthinkable that we would lose this war to Putin." Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK has airdropped food supplies into Gaza for the first time as the Defence Secretary urged Israel to allow more aid into the war-torn territory. Grant Shapps authorised the airdrop following an assessed reduction in threat to the military mission and risk to civilians. An RAF A400M aircraft flew from Amman to drop the supplies along Gaza’s northern coastline as part of a Jordanian-led international aid mission, according to the Ministry of Defence. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ukraine has hit two Russian ships at the Crimean port of Sevastopol, hampering Vladimir Putin's hold over the Black Sea, the UK's Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.. Sky News
The Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has called on America to “back Ukraine” as it’s in their own “self-interest”. “What does it say if a dictator can just simply walk in, take over a neighbouring country and outlast the patience of the West involved?”, Mr Shapps asked.
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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
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 says the UK was "pleased" to support the UN resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza for the rest of the Ramadan period. The prime minister also says the resolution is "consistent with our position, which is for an immediate sustained humanitarian pause, which would allow for the safe release of hostages, more aid into Gaza and provide a platform for a more lasting, durable ceasefire". Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak refuses to say whether any airline has been chosen to facilitate the flights to take asylum seekers to Rwanda claiming that "all the preparatory work to operationalise the Bill has been in place for a while" but that he cannot disclose details due to the "commercial" nature of the Home Office conversations with protentional airlines. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak said the public could “safely assume” the pensions triple-lock will remain in place throughout the next Parliament. Asked whether he thought that was affordable, the Prime Minister told the Liaison Committee: “I do, because the track record of the Government is that we make priorities, and making sure that if you have worked hard all your life you have the dignity that you deserve in retirement is important to me, it’s important to the Government." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
In a surprising turn of events, Gypsy Rose Blanchard reveals her separation from husband Ryan Anderson just three months after her release from prison. Watch as she shares this unexpected news in a heartfelt Facebook post, sparking speculation and reflection on her journey post-incarceration. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing story.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ryan Scott Anderson are reportedly dunzo. Gypsy posted a private Facebook message detailing her split from Ryan after nearly two years.. TMZ.com
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
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