Angela Rayner rounds on Conservative government ministers at the start of her keynote speech to Labour’s autumn conference in Liverpool.
Addressing delegates, the deputy Labour leader said she was ‘sick of being in opposition’ and accused Rishi Sunak of being unable to stand up to his own party in the national interest of the country.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has refused to comment on whether the party has provided funding for tax or legal advice for his deputy Angela Rayner’s tax affairs. Mr Starmer said, “I have said I am absolutely pleased to be out with Angela today, and that is the focus that she has, that is the focus that I have had.”
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Keir Starmer has accused the prime minister of 'smearing a working class woman' as the two clashed during PMQs.
The Labour leader accused ‘billionaire’ Rishi Sunak of using schemes for tax evasion while trying to draw attention to Angela Rayner's tax affairs. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has expressed her support for Angela Rayner despite questions surrounding whether the deputy leader should have paid capital gains tax on the sale of her old council house in 2015. Ms Cooper hopes a line will be drawn under the issue when Ms Rayner sets out the facts to the police and HMRC, and argues the Conservatives are attempting to focus on this from 10 years ago rather than the current pressures on the NHS and the cost of living.
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Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has questioned Labour's handing of deputy leader Angela Rayner's tax affairs, calling for transparency. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow local government minister Jim McMahon describes the controversy around Angela Rayner as a "minor issue" that has been "blown up out of all proportion" by the Conservative Party in order "to be a plague on all our houses". Labour's deputy leader has promised to step down if she is found to have committed a crime as police investigate claims that she may have broken electoral law. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt has compared Sir Keir Starmer to a crab and accused him of running "Operation Radish" in a bid to convince voters that Labour looks “red on the outside”. Ms Mordaunt said of the recent defections from the Tories to Labour: “What it has exposed is a pattern of behaviour from the Leader of the Opposition.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds has defended the decision to welcome Natalie Elphicke to the party while Diane Abbott remains suspended.
However, she refused to comment on why the complaint process against Ms Abbott had taken more than a year. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has hailed Nadhim Zahawi as having done a 'great service' to the country for his part in the Covid vaccine rollout.
Ms Keegan suggested Natalie Elphicke had changed her principles and politics 'rather quickly', and questioned her fit within the Labour Party. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
It has been fewer than two years since Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves told Tory MP Natalie Elphicke to "f*** off" for criticising Marcus Rashford at.. Sky News
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed new MP Chris Webb to Westminster following his victory in the Blackpool South by-election. Mr Webb received 10,825 votes after Thursday's contest - a 58.9% vote share.
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Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has said there are a number of policy initiatives that could help bring inflation down after the Bank of England decided to leave the rate unchanged. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lord Cameron has said the UK will not support an Israeli invasion of Rafah unless there is a 'clear plan to save lives'.
He added the government had a 'rigourous process' in ensuring it its arms were not going to be used in a manner that would breach humanitarian law. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lord Cameron has stressed the importance of enhancing the UK's security, including revisiting foreign policy and increase spending on defence. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and university vice chancellors have arrived at 10 Downing Street for a meeting with the prime minister about tackling pro-Palestinian student protesters. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak will meet with university bosses in Downing Street on Thursday to call on them to take a "zero tolerance" approach to antisemitism. Sky News
Rishi Sunak said he is "deeply concerned" about a potential Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah. "I've been very consistent that we are deeply concerned about the prospect of a military incursion into Rafah, given the number of civilians that are sheltering there and the importance of that crossing for aid," he added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has reassured the public following a major data breach at the Ministry of Defence, which impacted a third-party payroll system. "I do want to reassure people the Ministry of Defence has already taken action, removing the network and taking it offline and making sure the people affected are supported in the right way," he said. He refused to be drawn on claims China is behind the data breach, but confirmed defence secretary Grant Shapps will address MPs in the House of Commons later today.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has helped to cook meals and prepare food packages with charity volunteers at a community centre in north London. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted the general election 'isn’t a foregone conclusion' as he vowed to 'fight incredibly hard' for the country. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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