Tories 'concerned' about Labour's education policy
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Tories 'concerned' about Labour's education policy
The shadow paymaster general has voiced his concerns about Labour's education policy ahead of the government's launch of a major consultation and review of education regulator, Ofsted, including plans to use colour-coding to grade schools.
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Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden has criticised the governmentâs welfare reforms, accusing Sir Keir Starmer of âU-turnsâ and lacking clarity on funding. He warned the plans will fail to cut welfare costs and predicted tax rises in the autumn to cover the changes Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride describes Wednesdayâs inflation figures of 3.4% as âpretty disappointingâ saying it is âof this governmentâs makingâ after putting up National Insurance for employers in the last budget. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Economic secretary Emma Reynolds said victims of grooming gangs must be âfront and centreâ as the government delivers âtruth and justiceâ. She accused the Tories of wasting time and said they should apologise, adding Labour is focused on action, not âscoring political pointsâ. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow chancellor says it is "deeply disappointing" that the economy shrunk by 0.3% in April, a figure higher than expected. Mel Stride adds, "this is a budget that's spiralling ever-upwards and this government is failing to get a grip on". 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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President Macron and his wife Brigitte attended a banquet at Guildhall, hosted by the Lord Mayor and City of London Corporation. They were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. The event is part of the French state visit, celebrating ties between the UK and France. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have visited the British Museum to celebrate plans for a cultural exchange between the UK and France. The Prime Minister said: âIn this new world our alliances are more important than ever⊠the UK is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with France, supporting Ukraine and calling for sustainable peace in the Middle East.â Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UKâs relationship with France is âas strong as itâs ever beenâ as he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street. The prime minister praised their âpersonal relationshipâ and said the state visit symbolised the closeness of both nations. He also reflected on their joint wreath-laying at Churchillâs statue, calling it a reminder of their enduring bond. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer declines to rule out a wealth tax after Kemi Badenoch accuses him of âflirtingâ with the idea. The prime minister avoids a direct answer, instead defending Labourâs economic record and criticising past Tory policies. Badenoch warns such a tax would hit savings, pensions and homes, calling it a âtax on aspirationâ. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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