Government minister Bim Afolami says left-wing firebrand George Galloway win at the Rochdale by-election last week “really shows the rotten state of the Labour Party”.
The economic secretary to the Treasury also says the prime minister “cares deeply about community cohesion” after Rishi Sunak’s speech which called out “extremist behaviour” on Friday.
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George Galloway says he wants to "make Rochdale great again" after taking his seat in the House of Commons following his by-election victory in the seat. The Workers Party of Britain leader also hits out again Rishi Sunak saying it was not for the "unelected prime minister" to pick who represents the constituency. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Workers Party of Britain MP George Galloway pledges allegiance to the King as he takes his seat in the House of Commons after his by-election victory in Rochdale. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
New MP for Rochdale George Galloway speaks to members of the media as he arrives before being sworn in at the House of Commons. The leader of the Workers Party of Britain tells reporters that he “is feeling good” and that he “loves” the Houses of Parliament, but “the people in it not quite so much”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour’s Liz Kendall promises voters that her party will “beat” George Galloway at the next general election, after the maverick left-winger won the Rochdale by-election last week. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow health secretary says Dan Poulter's defection to Labour "speaks volumes." Dr Dan Poulter, a former Conservative MP, announced he would be taking the Labour whip until the next election as the Conservative party no longer prioritised the NHS. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The defection of an MP - who works as an NHS doctor - from the Tories to the Labour Party shows that only Sir Keir Starmer can be "trusted" with the health.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer comforted an army veteran who became emotional when he explained how he set up a charity after the suicide of a fellow ex-serviceman. Dan Smith explained how he started the Darlington Veterans’ Community, a charity which helps local ex-servicemen suffering with the cost-of-living crisis, after his friend committed suicide during the pandemic. He became visibly emotional with the Labour leader, who reassured him to take his time. Sir Keir was joined in Darlington by Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves, during a visit to businesses ahead of next week's local elections.
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People in Greater Manchester say they're having to keep their children inside because of the stench coming from a nearby landfill.
Residents in Bury and Rochdale say the stink is unbearable - and say they're worried fumes could be affecting their health.
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Policing minister Chris Philp has defended the government's record on the NHS, after former Conservative MP Dr Dan Poulter defected to Labour. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that twenty soldiers lost their lives in an ammunition explosion at a base in western Cambodia. The incident, which also left several soldiers injured, took place on Saturday afternoon at an army base in Kampong Speu province. Hun Manet shared the news through a statement on Facebook, though further details about the explosion were not provided.
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"Hundreds of thousands" of people descended on London for a pro-Palestinian march on Saturday, as the Metropolitan Police warns months of protest have caused "fear and uncertainty" in Jewish communities.
The event, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), began at Parliament Square from 12pm and is expected to draw larger crowds as the day goes on.
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Thursday's local elections have been pencilled in as a day of peril for Rishi Sunak for so long, it's hard to remember when Tory turbulence - and maybe even a.. Sky News
I've known Rishi Sunak slightly for almost a decade, having first met him after he penned a thoughtful, comprehensive, well-received report on Britain's.. Sky News
Migrants travelling to Ireland after arriving in the UK on small boats is a sign the Rwanda scheme is already working as a deterrent, Rishi Sunak has said. Sky News