John Swinney has targeted eradicating child poverty in Scotland and ensuring that wealth is "shared more equally amongst us". The Scottish first minister adds, "if we prioritise it, if we make it our goal, then together we can make real progress towards achieving it". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Itâs been four years since then-first minister Nicola Sturgeon called Scotlandâs drug deaths problem a public health emergency. Today, the current first minister John Swinney arrived at The Thistle drug consumption room in Glasgow. When it opens on Monday, it will be the first and only place in the UK where people will be able to take drugs without fear of arrest. The Scottish Government hopes it will help drug users access wider support, as well as reduce the risk of viruses such as HIV. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken visit the Thistle Centre Safer Drugs Consumption Facility in Glasgow, the UK's first safer drug consumption room, ahead of its opening on Monday. While drugs remain illegal in Scotland, users inside the facility can access clean needles and NHS staff support to reduce harm and improve safety. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scotland's Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Taoiseach Simon Harris, sit down with leaders from the Council's eight Member Administrations for the plenary meeting during the British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Edinburgh. Formed in the wake of the Good Friday Agreement, this will be the 42nd meeting of the intergovernmental forum. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thousands of people braved the cold weather in London to help mark the New Year. The chimes of Big Ben and a spectacular fireworks display at the London Eye went ahead, despite concerns about adverse weather conditions â which had led authorities to cancel the traditional Hogmanay celebration in Edinburgh. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu's participation in the Six Nations has been cast into doubt after her was injured in training with Glasgow Warriors. BBC Sport
The prime minister says the UK is not considering whether to unban the organisation that has taken power of Syria despite cabinet minister Pat McFadden suggesting the decision could be swift. During a visit to Saudi Arabia, Sir Keir Starmer says there is "no decision pending at all" on whether to remove Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from the list of proscribed terrorist organisations, adding it is "far too early". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Pat McFadden says the government wants "innovators and disrupters" in the civil service system. Delivering a speech in east London, the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster says, "You might remember a few years ago, there was a call for weirdos and misfits in the systemâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden describes the situation in Syria as âvery uncertainâ, saying âletâs see what the character of the new regime turns out to beâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden says Louise Haigh's resignation is a contrast to what was seen in the past Conservative government, praising the swift resolution as hallmarks of Keir Starmerâs leadership style. Report by Etemadil. 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 poses for a family photograph alongside the Taoiseach Simon Harris, Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan during the British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Edinburgh. Formed in the wake of the Good Friday Agreement, this will be the 42nd meeting of the intergovernmental forum. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has pleaded guilty to assault at Chester Magistrates' Court after he was charged with punching a man to the ground during an alleged assault last October. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow housing secretary says, "it's good the economy is growing because it's not been growing since Labour took over". Kevin Hollinrake's comments come after latest figures show that the economy grew by 0.1% in November says the economic "black hole" that Labour claims it inherited from the previous Conservative government is "self-inflicted" and was caused by pay rises given to public sector workers "without any negotiation, without any strings attached in terms of productivity". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Dan Walker from 5 News speaks to Nigel Farage in Washington DC ahead of Donald Trumpâs second inauguration as President of the United States. The Reform UK leader explains why he believes Mr Trump is âwhat the world needsâ, and where he stands with Elon Musk following differences of opinion over Tommy Robinson. When asked if he genuinely thought he could be the next UK prime minister, Mr Farage responded: âYes, I do.â Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative shadow minister Richard Holden says it is âfantastic newsâ to see British-Israeli national Emily Damari released from captivity in Gaza, but adds that there is âa lot of anxiety thereâ for the families of the remaining hostages. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Axel Rudakubana, 18, has pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court to murdering three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he âwelcomes the election of Donald Trumpâ after his Labour colleague and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan warned of a âresurgent fascismâ ahead of Trumpâs second inauguration as President of the United States. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Megyn Kelly spoke at a rally for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Washington D.C. on January 19, where she defended the concept of free speech, asserting that Americans have the right to offend and provoke. She pointed out actions like Facebook and McDonald's moving away from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Kelly also made jokes at the expense of prominent public figures, including Jennifer Lopez, Oprah Winfrey, and Kamala Harris, solidifying her stance on the importance of free expression in America.
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