Sir Keir Starmer welcomes Cheryl Korbel, whose daughter Olivia Pratt-Korbel was murdered in Liverpool in 2022, to the House of Commons. The prime minister also meets Cheryl and Antonia Elverson, Oliviaâs aunt in his private office, who are both campaigning to force criminals to appear in court for sentencing. Report by Blairm. 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 welcomes the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides to 10 Downing Street. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK has suspended free trade talks with Israel and summoned its ambassador amid growing outrage over military actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israeli ministersâ extremist rhetoric and the humanitarian crisis, with sanctions targeting settlers and linked groups. The EU has launched a formal review of ties. As Israel accuses the West of bias, PM Keir Starmer calls Gazaâs civilian toll âintolerable,â with critics demanding a full arms embargo and recognition of Palestine.
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Kemi Badenoch says it is a "joke" to say that Sir Keir Starmer's partial U-turn on winter fuel payments is a reaction to the economy improving. The Conservative leader also says she would like to see a change that means pensioners who earn âÂŁ11,000 to ÂŁ15,000 a year getting winter fuel paymentsâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
At Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says: "Inflation was 2% when Conservatives left office, 2%, it's now nearly double that. When will he recognise that itâs Labour's budget driving up inflation?" Sir Keir Starmer says, âwe are taking measures to bring prices downâ, citing the governmentâs trade deal with the EU. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves admits Aprilâs inflation rise to 3.5% is âclearly disappointingâ but acknowledges the figures are partly down to government policies to âstabiliseâ the economy. The chancellor says, âI do recognise that all policies have consequences, but if I hadn't have acted to stabilise the public finances, we would be in a worse position today." Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Despite reported pressure from within the Labour Party, Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists the cut in winter fuel allowance for most pensioners âstandsâ, to âstabilise the public financesâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves defends Britainâs new agreement with the European Union. Addressing MPs in the House of Commons, the chancellor said the governmentâs new deal will help make food cheaper, slash red tape, open up access the EU market and add nearly ÂŁ9bn to the UK economy by 2040. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says a new post-Brexit deal with the EU marks a "really big day", praising it as a move to boost jobs, cut prices, and strengthen defence ties. The agreement, finalised ahead of a major EU summit, has reportedly been approved by the blocâs ambassadors and follows intense last-minute talks. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK's food security and the future of farming lies in Rachel Reeves' hands, a leading MP has said as a committee called on the government to delay farm.. Sky News
Responding to reports of Labour back bench criticism over policy, cabinet minister Steve Reed insists the government is âabsolutely focussed on supporting those people who are struggling the most with the cost-of-living crisisâ. The environment secretary lists increases to pensions and the National Minimum Wage plus increased investment in the NHS as a âLabour thing to doâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
David Lammy announced new measures against Israel but Labour, Tory and Liberal Democrat backbenchers urged him to go further. The Government will impose new sanctions on three individuals and four entities involved in the settler movement, and has suspended negotiations with the Israeli government on a new free trade agreement. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused the Labour government of "reopening Brexit battles" and taking the UK backwards with its new EU deal. Badenoch criticised months of "secret negotiations" and claimed the agreement surrenders key Brexit gains, including sovereignty, money and legal control. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
More than 70 Dunkirk Little Ships set sail from Ramsgate to Dunkirk to mark the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo where retreating allied troops were rescued from northern France. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Retail expert Amna Khan says she believes Marks and Spencer customers will, in the long term, stick with the company as âtrust can be rebuiltâ. The British shop says the disruption caused by the cyber-attack could continue until July. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Delegates at the Labour conference have voted for a motion to reverse the winter fuel payment cuts. The vote is non-binding but showed an overwhelming majority voted in favour of reversing the decision..
Sir Keir Starmer has delivered his first Labour Party conference speech as prime minister. In a speech briefly disrupted by a pro-Palestine protester, he addressed the new governmentâs unpopular cuts..
leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has condemned the government's refusal to reverse the winter fuel payment cut for pensioners after facing a growing backlash. Sir Keir Starmer warned of a "hard path..