Leaders Clash on Tax and Immigration in ITV Election Debate
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Leaders Clash on Tax and Immigration in ITV Election Debate
Seven party leaders and representatives took the stage for ITV's second General Election debate on Thursday evening, addressing issues such as taxes, immigration, and the cost of living.
A Thomas the Tank Engine superfan says it is "surreal" and "wonderful" that a long-lost pilot episode of ITV's classic children's cartoon series Thomas & Friends has been released for the first time. Neil Leighton adds that he is intrigued to find out how different the episode will look compared to "what we all know" from the first season. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The wife of a former Conservative councillor has lost an appeal against her 31-month prison sentence for an online rant about migrants on the day of the.. Sky News
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused the Labour government of "reopening Brexit battles" and taking the UK backwards with its new EU deal. Badenoch criticised months of "secret negotiations" and claimed the agreement surrenders key Brexit gains, including sovereignty, money and legal control. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has slammed the governmentâs new EU deal as a âselloutâ, claiming it gives away UK fishing rights for over a decade. She said coastal communities had been betrayed and described the agreement as a âsurrender dealâ, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of reversing the Brexit referendum âin all but nameâ. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Conservative Party has warned the government not to sacrifice the UKâs fishing industry in its new deal with the European Union. Shadow Scottish Secretary Andrew Bowie said the opposition would scrutinise the agreement closely, amid concerns it could hand too many concessions to Brussels. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
In a historic and politically charged moment at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, shook hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska as his inaugural Mass drew to a close.
But the gesture was more than ceremonial. In his first global address, Pope Leo XIV vowed to make âevery effortâ to help end the war in Ukraine and later condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying people had been âreduced to famine.â
World leadersâincluding U.S. Vice President JD Vance, UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carneyâlooked on as faith and geopolitics collided in St. Peterâs Square.
Is the new pope signaling a bold new era of Vatican diplomacy? Can faith intervene where politics has failed?
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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner confirmed that the government has secured the raw materials needed to keep Scunthorpe steel plant going. It comes as the government stepped in over the weekend to take it over from Chinese company Jingye after it threatened to shut down one of the furnaces today. "We've got the raw materials, they've been paid for and we're confident that the furnaces will continue to fire," Ms Rayner said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Prime Minister has claimed that people in the North of England have "long been underestimated", as he and Angela Rayner visited South Yorkshire to ramp up Labour's campaign ahead of next month's local elections in England. Report by Chahalb. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers arrive at Downing Street for a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer before the House of Commons pauses for Easter recess. Arriving at Number 10 were Jonathan Reynolds, Yvette Cooper, John Healey, Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and other members of the cabinet. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Chancellor Rachel Reeves, and Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan visited Ronnie Scott's jazz bar in London after the government announced new steps in collaboration with business leaders to boost the UK's hospitality sector. The move could see bars open later and more al fresco dining. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
David Lammy announced new measures against Israel but Labour, Tory and Liberal Democrat backbenchers urged him to go further. The Government will impose new sanctions on three individuals and four entities involved in the settler movement, and has suspended negotiations with the Israeli government on a new free trade agreement. 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 should have reassured and explained his immigration policy to a senior Welsh MP rather than telling her "you're rubbish", Labour peer Harriet.. Sky News
Kemi Badenoch has criticised the governmentâs White Paper on immigration, saying âitâs not good enoughâ. The Conservative Party leaderâs comments come as Sir Keir Starmer sets out plans to significantly reduce net migration and head off the electoral threat posed by Reform UK. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former SNP MP Joanna Cherry has welcomed the Supreme Courtâs ruling on the legal definition of a woman, describing it as a key moment in the debate over sex-based rights. She said the judgment vindicates long-standing concerns but warned that it must now be properly implemented. Cherry urged political leaders to ensure the ruling is respected and reflected in everyday policy. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Green Party has said the government's expected cuts to welfare are "not fair" and that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could avoid making the cuts by choosing to "tax wealth fairly". Co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay joined MPs holding placards outside the Treasury, at a 'Rebalance the Economy' photo-op. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his comments about an "island of strangers" at PMQs. Plaid Cymru Westminster leader Liz Saville Roberts said the prime minister "once spoke of compassion and dignity for migrants, and for defending free movement" and asked the prime minister, "is there any belief he holds which survives a week in Downing Street?" to which he replied, "Yes, the belief that she talks rubbish". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were among the politicians seen arriving at the Abbey ahead of the service.
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Kemi Badenoch has dismissed Nigel Farageâs suggestion that the Conservatives are âwiped outâ following local election results, insisting the party remains the official opposition and is beginning the process of renewal. She acknowledged voter anger and growing competition from Reform UK and the Lib Dems but said the Conservatives would rebuild by sticking to their core values. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey said the Liberal Democrats are on course to become the new party of Middle England, as the party eyes major gains in traditional Conservative heartlands amid local election losses for both Tories and Labour. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says he is feeling âreally upbeatâ for his partyâs hopes of winning the mayoral race in East Yorkshire. Sir Ed gets behind the decks on the Beats Bus, which aims to provide music training for young people as he promotes his candidate, Mike Ross. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey has expressed his support for the possibility of a youth mobility scheme with the EU. It comes as both the chancellor and home secretary confirmed they would be open to the idea, which would allow Europeans to temporarily live and work in the UK. Mr Davey said it's important to "rebuild the trust between the UK and Europe". 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 and Sir Keir Starmer hold their first TV debate since the prime minister called a General Election. On the ITV programme, they tackled key issues including immigration, the Israel-Hamas war..
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