Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer insists “national security is the most important issue of our time” as he outlines new plans for defence. Speaking at a campaign event in north-west England, where he met 10 ex-military Labour candidates, Starmer said, “the security and defence of our nation is personal to my family”.
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Shadow armed forces minister Luke Pollard gives his backing for Diane Abbott to stand as a Labour candidate at the general election in July saying he hopes she “stands and wins”. “I expect Diane and all Labour candidates to be approved by the Labour Party’s governing body tomorrow, including myself”, said Pollard.
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Former Leeds Rhinos, England and Great Britain scrum-half Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41. A one-club man, Burrow won eight Super League titles, three World Club Challenges and two Challenge Cups with the Rhinos in a stellar career. In 2019, two years after retiring from the sport, Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). With the help of former teammate Kevin Sinfield, millions of pounds have been raised for MND charities. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The people of Scotland “want rid of this disastrous, chaotic Tory government”, the First Minister has said. John Swinney spoke at the SNP’s Westminster campaign launch, where he told the crowd that Scottish citizens want a party that is laser-focused on their concerns – a party that is going to “help them and their families live happier, healthier lives”. Report by Covellm. 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 said the party wants to see “significant changes” and is clear that net migration “must come down”. But she stopped short of setting a target, saying the Conservatives have failed when they have done so and arguing that “variations” each year – such as the war in Ukraine – must also be considered. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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