Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers arrive at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court charged with felling the Sycamore Gap tree last September. The criminal damage caused by felling the famous Sycamore Gap tree has been valued at more than £620,000, according to court charges. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mel Stride said his party does not owe apology to Labour's deputy leader, adding that ''police have passed information over to the local authority''. Greater Manchester Police announced Angela Rayner is to face no further action over her past homes arrangement. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer said he is pleased his deputy Angela Rayner "has been vindicated" after police and Stockport Council said they would take no further action following investigations into her living arrangements.
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The Foreign Secretary has called for a “rapid” investigation into Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah over the weekend. Lord Cameron said "the Israelis have already said it was a tragic mistake, but we want to see that properly investigated."
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Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 2.4 billion pound tax break to help secure the support of pensioners in the forthcoming General Election. During a visit to a bowls club in Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, the Prime Minister promised to increase the income tax personal allowance for pensioners, giving them a tax cut worth around £100. Mr Sunak said “what I believe is if you work hard all your life you should have dignity in retirement.“
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During a Q&A the Prime Minister was asked why St George's Day could not be a bank holiday in England. Rishi Sunak responded saying, “We all love to have days off, right. Let's be honest, I would definitely love a day off, I can tell you that.”
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