Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick says Labourâs plan to boost defence spending isnât believable unless action is taken now. He welcomed the governmentâs pledge to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence, but said it must reach 3% by the end of this Parliament, not in 2034. Jenrick criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves, saying she has already broken key promises and questioned how the extra funding would be found. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Richard Holden has supported Robert Jenrickâs call for action on fare dodging in London. Jenrick shared a video confronting people jumping ticket barriers at a London Underground station. Holden criticised Mayor Sadiq Khan, saying he is more focused on âvirtue signallingâ than tackling crime and transport problems. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick says he is âdelightedâ that the governmentâs deal to sign over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which he describes as a âterrible dealâ has been challenged in the High Court. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Robert Jenrick says the justice secretary is "failing to protect the public" with the government's new early release scheme. The shadow justice secretary adds, "she chose to reduce the sentences of criminals who have reoffended or breached their licenses. They're putting the public at risk". Report by Brooksl. 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 says speaking to supermarkets is ânot the answerâ to the UKâs health problems as she argues that obesity is about personal responsibility. She goes on to criticise the government for threatening family farms with their tax policy while claiming to promote healthier living.
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A former Tory minister has referred himself to the parliamentary watchdog following allegations he was paid by a company that helped him write questions to.. Sky News
The prime minister is set to warn of a "backroom stitch up" between the Conservatives, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of next year's Senedd elections. Sky News
The prime minister is set to warn of a "backroom stitch up" between the Conservatives, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of next year's Senedd elections. Sky News
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says Labourâs welfare reforms fail to cut spending, boost employment or rule out tax rises - key conditions for Conservative support. She accused ministers of âgiving upâ and warned the billâs U-turns threaten public finances. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tennis fans arrive in southwest London for the what is expected to be the hottest ever opening day of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ben Askren has undergone double lung transplant surgery ... and following the procedure, his wife shared she's now full of optimism about his future. Amy Askren.. TMZ.com
A shadow Tory minister has accused Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury of being "incitement to violence" as he condemned the BBC for broadcasting the controversial performance. Danny Kruger also called on the police to look at "where the charges should be brought". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education minister Baroness Smith says the BBC has âquestions to answerâ over why it allowed a Glastonbury set by Bob Vylan containing discriminatory language to be broadcast. The BBC is facing questions after rapper Bob Vylan - of the rap punk duo - led crowds at the festival's West Holts Stage in chants of: "Free, free Palestine" and: "Death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)" on Saturday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow minister for work and pensions Danny Kruger has criticised the government's proposed Welfare Reform Bill. Mr Kruger said the reforms "won't save much money" and "won't help people into work". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn