Pat McFadden plays down the resignation of Labour MP Rosie Duffield saying, "I don't think in the end her resignation is a big surprise".
The chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster also dismisses criticisms from Ms Duffield about donations from Lord Alli, insisting "everything that's donated is properly declared".
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Ministers are set to implement “radical” reforms to the civil service, focusing on improved efficiency and performance. Under new proposals, under-performing staff could leave voluntarily, and senior officials' pay will be linked to performance. Pat McFadden stressed the need for better value for money and greater freedom for civil servants. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour MPs are speaking out publicly against the government’s impending cuts to benefits, arguing the party should make "different political choices" to the.. Sky News
A Labour MP's bill to prevent children from "doom scrolling" on social media is expected to get government backing today, after its proposals were watered down. Sky News
The shadow environment secretary has blasted the Labour government for the "third" increase in energy bills since coming to power. Victoria Atkins also criticised the government's approach to energy, including "plonking pylons across the country".
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The Russian captain of the container ship that crashed into a US oil tanker in the North Sea has appeared in court, where he was remanded in custody. The Solong's master, Vladimir Motin appeared at Hull Magistrates' Court on Saturday morning charged with gross negligence manslaughter. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
During a press conference after a virtual meeting with world leaders, Sir Keir Starmer says planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase. The prime minister insists military chiefs will meet in London on Thursday to "put strong and robust plans in place to swing in behind a peace deal and guarantee Ukraine's future security". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Starting a virtual meeting at 10 Downing Street with around 25 world leaders, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says Vladimir Putin will "sooner or later" have to come to the negotiating table. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Laura Enston says her grandmother, who was the last woman to be hanged in the UK, was "really let down during her trial". Ruth Ellis was found guilty of murdering her former lover, David Blakely, and was executed in 1955. But the family is now seeking a posthumous pardon and says, "she was on trial for how she looked, how she behaved for being sexually confident, for being a single mother", Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A thief who murdered an Amazon delivery driver has been jailed for a minimum term of 30 years at Leeds Crown Court. Claudiu Carol Kondor was delivering parcels in Leeds last year when Mark Ross tried to steal his van, a court heard. Mr Kondor clung onto the vehicle as the defendant hit speeds of up to 60mph before hitting two parked cars. Mr Kondor died from head and chest injuries from the collision, the court heard. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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