Sir Keir Starmer visited a primary school in Essex following an announcement that all pupils in England whose families claim universal credit will be eligible for free school meals. The prime minister was joined by the education secretary Bridget Phillipson who described the plans as "a game changer for families". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The expansion of free school meals is a "down payment" on the plan to lift children out of poverty, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he did not rule out scrapping.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street ahead of his weekly appearance at Prime Ministerās Questions. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
"Interlocking failures" in the water sector across England and Wales can be fixed through fundamental reform in five key areas, according to a major interim.. Sky News
A new independent body could be created to oversee how environmental law is implemented in Wales, bringing the country in line with the rest of the UK. Sky News
Nigel Farage has claimed Reform UK is now the main challenger to Labour in the Midlands, North, Wales and Scotland, pushing the Conservatives into third place. In a campaign speech, he said voters felt betrayed by the Tories over Brexit and immigration, adding that backing the Conservatives in red wall areas would be a āwasted vote.ā Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thousands of protesters have marched through central London in a demonstration against government spending cuts and welfare reform. Organised by The People's Assembly, the rally calling for increased public funding as the Chancellor prepares to deliver her Spending Review on Wednesday.
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Reform UKās Deputy Leader Richard Tice said it was a āremarkableā result for his party after they came third behind SNP and Scottish Labour who won the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-elections in a shock result. Tice also said he was āsadā to see party chair, Zia Yusuf, leave.
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Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar has hailed his partyās shock victory in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-elections, saying the results sent a āclear messageā from the Scottish people, who he says are āsick of the SNPā and āreject the poison of Farageā. Scottish Labour stunned the SNP to win the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election by just 602 votes, whilst Reform UK beat the Conservatives into third place, just 800 votes shy of the SNP in second. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government has hailed Scottish Labourās victory in the by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse whilst piling criticism on Reform Leader Nigel Farage following the resignation of party chair, Zia Yusuf. The environment secretary said Farage could not run a party āwith enough MPs to fit in a phoneboxā. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government has announced new regulations that mean six water companies will be banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses. Environment Secretary Steve Reed also spoke about criminal investigations into water companies and private investment into sewage treatment.
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Sir Keir Starmer visits an Alltwalis wind farm in South Wales with the new First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, after vowing to preserve jobs at the steelworks in Port Talbot.
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Welsh secretary Jo Stevens says āWelsh steel is the best steel in the worldā as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits a clean energy facility in Wales. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at..
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