When asked whether his party would support lowering the voting age to 16, Reform UK leader said ''No, even though we'd get lots of votes''. Mr Farage also added 16 years olds should only be allowed to vote when they are allowed to stand for Parliament.
The next general election will see 16-year-olds able to vote for the first time, ministers have confirmed in wide-ranging plans to âmodernise our democracyâ. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch has accused defectors to Reform UK of acting âlike they do in banana republicsâ. Hitting back at Sir Jake Berry, she said some politicians âjust want to play the gameâ and chase polls. Speaking at the Centre for Social Justice, the Tory leader said only parties with âserious, credibleâ plans would win public trust at the next election. 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 attacked Nigel Farage as a âwolf in Wall Street clothingâ with âno ideaâ about issues like Port Talbotâs blast furnaces. Speaking at the Welsh Labour conference, he accused Reform UK of opposing workersâ rights and backing âunfunded tax cuts for billionairesâ. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage says he is âpleasedâ that US hit Iran with air strikes at the weekend saying he believes UK should provide help if the Americans ask for it. The Reform UK leader also criticises the UKâs position saying: âDoes the government have a policy? As I said earlier, they appear to be completely blindsided by what were entirely predictable actionsâ. 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 and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visit the Geo stationary Tele communications satellite room at the Airbus Defence and Space factory in Stevenage. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Germany's Merz and UK's Starmer sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty
UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation.
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At a joint press conference with Germanyâs Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Sir Keir Starmer said: âFirst thing we need to do is get Putin to the table for an unconditional ceasefire.'' Speaking at the Airbus plant in Stevenage, the prime minister also welcomed German commitments to tackling people-smuggling gangs. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer is reported to have suspended a number of rebellious MPs. Brian Leishman, Neil Duncan-Jordan and Chris Hinchcliff voted against the Governmentâs planned welfare reforms as part of a wider rebellion earlier this month, and all were first elected at last yearâs election. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A minister has defended Sir Keir Starmer's decision to discipline rebellious MPs, saying they would have used "stronger" language against those who are.. Sky News
Wrestling legend Buff Bagwell had a significant portion of his right leg amputated on Thursday. The former WCW star's good friend, Steve Stasiak, announced the.. TMZ.com
A rare baby okapi has been born at Chester Zoo. The âpreciousâ calf was born to mum Ada and dad Stomp, following a 14-month pregnancy. Zoo keeper Jade Miner said the animal is "really rare" and the zoo is "very lucky" to welcome the calf. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A child has died and several people are injured after a coach crash at Cutcombe Hill in Somerset on Thursday afternoon. The coach was returning to Minehead Middle School from Exmoor Zoo when it slid down a six-metre bank off the A396. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey has called for the temporary nationalisation of Thames Water as he reacted to the latest figures in the ongoing sewage crisis. Mr Davey also criticised the government's handling of the situation, saying Labour needs to "get its act together". It comes as a watchdog has revealed the number of serious water pollution incidents increased by 60 per cent last year.
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Tributes are being paid in Minehead to a child who was killed in a coach crash which left several others seriously injured.
Flowers have been left at the entrance to Minehead Middle School following the crash, which happened while the coach was carrying children back from a day trip to Exmoor Zoo.
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