The government are set to announce tighter rules which will make it more difficult for refugees to bring family members into the country. Speaking ahead of the announcement, shadow home secretary Chris Philp said people who enter the country illegally by boat "shouldn't be bringing any family members over". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Holden has praised Conservative-led councils like Epping for taking legal action to stop hotels being used to house asylum seekers, amid failures from the government to address the issue.
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Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride blames “a slowing growth picture” on the government “taxing the living daylights out of business” after the rate of GDP growth slowed to 0.3% between April and June (compared to 0.7% between January and March). Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately accuses the government of “not managing the economy” which she says will result in tax increases “in a very painful autumn budget”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO Secretary General, says linking security guarantees for Ukraine to a ceasefire risks extending the conflict. He says: “If we make security guarantees dependent on an end to the Russian attacks on Ukraine, the war will continue. We are giving Putin an incentive to continue the war to avoid western security guarantees to Ukraine.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A bus mounted the pavement on Victoria Street, central London, at around 8.20am on Thursday, injuring 17 people. Two were treated at the scene, while 15, including the bus driver, were taken to hospital. A witness described the scene, saying: "There was a lot of people... The vehicles, the ambulances were too many to comprehend." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan leaves Westminster Magistrates’ Court saying the UK is "not free anymore" and describing it as "a police state". He is on trial accused of harassing trans activist Sophia Brooks, which he denies. Prosecutors told the court that his posts about her were "oppressive" and "vindictive". Report by Covellm. 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 speaks with apprentices during a visit to BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard in Glasgow. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jeremy Corbyn warns Palestinians in Gaza are facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with the West Bank and Jordan Valley also under severe pressure. He says that US public opinion is increasingly critical of Israel, despite backing from President Trump. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn