Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer along with senior ministers arrive for a Cabinet meeting in central London. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Keir Starmer was touring the UK National Nuclear Laboratory in Preston when the Bank of England halved its 2025 growth forecast, cut interest rates for the third.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof to Downing Street on Thursday.
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Sir Keir Starmer has revealed plans to make it easier to build small nuclear power plants in England and Wales in an effort to boost economic growth. The prime minister described the plans as "long overdue" as he revealed the plan will create thousands of highly skilled jobs. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Conservatives have pledged to tighten immigration rules. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said the period before someone can apply for ILR should be extended from five to 10 years and people should then have to wait a further five years before seeking citizenship. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow home secretary has said it is "morally wrong" for the Labour Party to reject a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. MPs voted down the Conservative Party amendment in the Commons, but Chris Philp urged Sir Keir Starmer to "change your mind". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chris Philp says it is "absolutely disgraceful" that Sir Keir Starmer has labelled those "who are raising legitimate concerns" about grooming gangs as "far right". The shadow home secretary adds Elon Musk's social media attack on Labour's safeguarding minister Jess Phillips was "wrong", but says debate on the subject should not be "shut down". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chris Philp has demanded an inquiry into the grooming gangs. The shadow home secretary said it is "quite clear a public inquiry is urgently needed and it's wrong that the Labour government have refused to give one."
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Sir Keir Starmer has defended Tulip Siddiq after the former Treasury minister resigned from government over an anti-corruption investigation into her wider family in Bangladesh. The prime minister told Kemi Badenoch in PMQs, "the former minister fully cooperated" with independent advisors looking into the matter. Report by Brooksl. 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 has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for PMQs, where he is likely to face questions on Tulip Siddiq's resignation as Treasury minister and the economy, after the latest ONS figures show inflation dipped to 2.5% in December. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "should have acted earlier" to ensure Tulip Siddiq left the government over an anti-corruption investigation into her wider family in Bangladesh. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Darren Jones says Tulip Siddiq's resignation from the government can be seen as a "clear success" for Sir Keir Starmer, as it shows the prime minister's new independent process for investigating ministerial conduct "has worked". The chief secretary to the Treasury adds Siddiq "was a good minister doing a great job", but that she accepted her wider family had become a "distraction" for the government. Siddiq resigned as Treasury minister over an anti-corruption investigation into her wider family in Bangladesh. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tulip Siddiq ignores questions from an ITV News reporter as she departs Parliament following her resignation as Treasury minister, following pressure around her connections to the deposed Bangladeshi regime. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey criticised the government for failing to properly consult bereaved families before confirming Grenfell Tower’s demolition. He urged the importance of involving survivors and relatives at every stage. Davey also encouraged ministers to speed up the removal of dangerous cladding from other buildings to prevent future tragedies. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The late Barry Humphries’ personal collection is up for auction, featuring Dame Edna Everage’s iconic diamante glasses. A stage and screen veteran, Humphries delighted audiences with satirical characters like Dame Edna and Sir Les Patterson. The Australian entertainer died in April 2023, aged 89. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A major railway line is closed after a car driven by a suspected drunk-driver crashed onto train tracks, causing disruption to train services between Manchester and Liverpool. Greater Manchester Police said the driver of the car, a man in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The energy secretary has stressed that a third runway at Heathrow Airport would be delivered in line with the government's plans on reducing carbon emissions. Ed Miliband said: "This government has shown global leadership on the climate crisis since we came to power" and that "any decision on aviation expansion will have to meet our carbon budgets and local environmental standards". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Ministry of External Affairs in India summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to express concerns over statements from Bangladesh authorities.. IndiaTimes
India condemned the vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman's residence in Dhaka, regrettable as it symbolizes Bangladesh's resistance against oppression... IndiaTimes