Britain will get worse before it gets better, the Prime Minister is set to warn in his first major speech since taking office. Labour's National Campaign Coordinator, Pat McFadden said: We've already begun on change, but we've got to work through some of these difficult issues first". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Minister offers reassurance following a worldwide IT outage. In the UK, Britain's biggest train country warned passengers to expect disruption due to "widespread IT issues". Pat McFadden said that prime minister has been informed and a COBRA meeting took place in morning. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ahead of the King’s Speech, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden says Labour's planning reforms will “get the economy moving”. 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 post-election honeymoon looks to be over as it faces pressure this week over winter fuel payments, releasing prisoners early, and the state of the NHS. Sky News
London experienced a significant pro-Palestinian demonstration, as thousands marched from Piccadilly Circus to Kensington Road. The 18th protest organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign since October led to eight arrests, brief clashes with counter-protesters, and a heavy police presence near the Israeli Embassy. Protesters criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer, and similar demonstrations occurred in Dublin. Authorities, including MI6 and the CIA, are reportedly working toward a ceasefire in Gaza amidst increasing pressure on British leadership.
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In British political history only four Labour prime ministers have won general elections outright: Clement Attlee, Harold Wilson, Tony Blair and now Sir Keir.. Sky News
A suspended Labour councillor has pleaded not guilty to encouraging violent disorder after a video emerged of him appearing to call for far-right protesters'.. Sky News
Conservative leader Rishi Sunak criticises the government for removing Winter Fuel Allowance from some pensioners and asks whether the prime minister will publish “the impact assessment”. In reply, Sir Keir Starmer claims increases in pensions "will outstrip any loss of payment" as a result of the triple lock, before calling for Mr Sunak to “apologise for the 22-billion-pound black hole”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott says the government may have won the vote to remove Winter Fuel Allowance for some pensioners but “comprehensively” lost the argument. The plan to means test the payment cleared the Commons on Tuesday with just one Labour rebel voting against it but dozens of MPs on the government benches were missing in action. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Claire Coutinho has said that the government will not be able to deliver on their promises with GB Energy, describing it as a “waste of money”. She said: “the people will suffer will be the people at home looking at their energy bills wondering if they can turn on their gas cooker". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting talk to NHS workers during a visit to University College Hospital in central London. The prime minister will later deliver a speech following the release of a report by Lord Darzi on the state of the National Health Service. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Foreign Secretary David Lammy says his visit to Kyiv with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is to “listen” to officials including President Zelensky and he is “determined to see Ukraine win” in the war with Russia. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Pat Finucane's widow Geraldine welcomes the announcement of a public inquiry into her husband's murder. Speaking at a press conference in Belfast, Mrs Finucane says: "After 35 years of campaigning for such an inquiry, I believe this announcement represents a significant step forward for my family in our fight to uncover all of the circumstances behind Pat's murder”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrive at a train station in Kyiv ahead of meetings with Ukraine government officials. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Foreign Secretary David Lammy attends a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and other officials during a visit to Kyiv. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn