Govt: Reform UK votes to blame for disappointing results
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Govt: Reform UK votes to blame for disappointing results
Science Minister Andrew Griffith says that people voting for Reform UK is partly to blame for disappointing local election results for the Conservative party.
Report by Covellm.
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Nigel Farage says Reform UK will only do a deal with other parties if they agree to review policies like âclimate change initiativesâ unless something akin to a âBritish DOGE in every countyâ is implemented. Mr Farage expects Reform to do âvery, very wellâ at the local elections, which could mean the party becomes power brokers in local authorities around the country. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch, whose party currently holds around half the seats up for election on Thursday, acknowledges that the local elections present her with a challenge. Visiting a farm in Lincolnshire, the Conservative leader says, âit is a very, very competitive political environmentâ and claims Reform UK are profiting through Labour doing so âbadlyâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp admits Thursdayâs local elections will be âchallengingâ but insists the Conservative Party will not be doing a deal with Reform UK. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury Gareth Davies insists the Conservative Party âwill not be entering into a pactâ with Reform UK but will âwin back the centre-right voteâ at the next General Election. In an audio recording obtained by Sky News, Robert Jenrick can be heard saying that he wants the "fight" against Sir Keir Starmer's party to be "united". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage has claimed Reform UK is now the main challenger to Labour in the Midlands, North, Wales and Scotland, pushing the Conservatives into third place. In a campaign speech, he said voters felt betrayed by the Tories over Brexit and immigration, adding that backing the Conservatives in red wall areas would be a âwasted vote.â Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Opposition have expressed concerns over a potential youth mobility scheme with the European Union. The home secretary and chancellor both said they are "open" to the plans which would allow Europeans to temporarily live and work in the UK. Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith said it is a "potentially failing immigration scheme" and urged the government to be more transparent with discussions regarding the plans. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith share their concern after Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi attacked prison officers with boiling oil and improvised weapons at HMP Frankland. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith says the governmentâs handling of British Steel has been âbotchedâ. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith has criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement, blaming her previous budget decisions for the economic downturn. He said that the government is on the "back foot" and is failing to meet its own fiscal rules. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith has called for urgent action after reports revealed students may be fraudulently claiming hundreds of millions in loans. He described the allegations as "astonishing" and demanded the government "get a grip" on the situation. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she feels âvindicatedâ as former prime minister Tony Blair predicts net zero plans are âdoomed to failâ. Badenoch continues saying, âthe plans we have for net zero by 2050 are impossible.â
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour of âchasing Reformâ, saying âthey want to sound like theyâre strong on migration". Her comments come as the government introduces new measures to deny asylum seekers the right the stay in the UK if convicted of committing sexual offences. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said her party will not be in opposition for "decades" - but warns there is a "long road ahead" for the Tories. Sky News
Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party, has lost his seat in Carleton to Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy, marking the end of his personal political career that began in 2004. Despite the Conservatives' strong performance nationally and their gain of 20 new seats, Poilievre's loss in Carleton is a major blow. Poilievre acknowledged the party's significant progress, including its highest vote share since 1988, while promising to stay on as leader. The race was close, with a record turnout for advance polling in Carleton.
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Environment Secretary Steve Reed promises to use âaggressiveâ tactics to tackle fly tipping, arguing âpeople are furious to see their communities buried under an avalanche of rubbishâ.
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Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins calls the governmentâs new crackdown on the illegal dumping of litter âa mountain of rubbishâ. Atkins expresses deep concern for the rural residents saying âfly tipping is the number one issue that people worry aboutâ.
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