Rachel Reeves has announced billions of pounds in funding for transport outside London, but also warns she has had to make difficult decisions ahead of her spending review next week. The ÂŁ15.6 billion package for mayoral authorities includes funding to extend the metros in Tyne and Wear, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, along with a renewed tram network in South Yorkshire and a new mass transit system in West Yorkshire. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says that he has been “absolutely clear” that “de-escalation is what is needed” as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. The Prime Minister also stood by Trump’s early departure, insisting that the arrangement was to discuss the Ukraine and Middle East conflicts during their 2 hour talks on Monday evening. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Healey says it is a “dangerous moment for the entire region” as tensions escalate in the Middle East with Iran and Israel exchanging strikes. Speaking at RUSI, the defence secretary says the government has “grave concerns” over Iran’s nuclear programme and outlines defence measures the government is taking regarding the conflict.
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Jazwell Brown, 49, has been jailed for life at Luton Crown Court after he murdered his partner and neighbour, and tried to kill his son, in an unprovoked and "frenzied" attack after taking cocaine on Christmas Day. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jazwell Brown, 49, has been jailed for life after he murdered his partner and neighbour, and tried to kill his son, in an unprovoked and “frenzied” attack after taking cocaine on Christmas Day. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering 46-year-old Annabel Rook, after she was found with stab wounds at a house in Stoke Newington, north-east London, following a gas explosion. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn