Peter Kyle has rejected calls for the UK to immediately recognise Palestinian statehood, insisting it must be part of a wider political solution. The Technology Secretary said Labour remains committed to recognition but stressed the current focus should be on easing suffering in Gaza and securing a ceasefire. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thousands of resident doctors in England have begun a five-day strike after pay talks with the Government broke down. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said the Government has offered a “record” 28.9% pay rise and urged doctors to “put the interests of patients first” and return to work. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A British doctor returning from Gaza says children are being deliberately targeted with gunshots in specific patterns - head wounds one day, chest or abdomen the next. Professor Nick Maynard, who worked with local medics, said that it is "inconceivable" that the injuries witnessed by himself could be "anything other than direct targeting of these children." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Co-Chair of BMA Dr Melissa Ryan has said resident doctors need the Health Secretary and the government to ''negotiate properly and give an offer''. It comes as thousands of resident doctors are set to walk out from 7am on Friday for five days. The public have been urged to keep coming forward for NHS care during the walkout. GP surgeries will open as usual and urgent care and A&E will continue to be available, alongside 111, NHS England said. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said ''If you break the law you will face the full force of the law'' when asked about prospect of unrest as Epping braces itself for further protests. It comes as police have arrested 16 people after a protest outside a migrant hotel last week. Eight officers were injured and a number of police vehicles were damaged as missiles were thrown. 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 fans have lined the streets of Newcastle as the football team paraded and celebrated their first domestic trophy in 70 years. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at..
David Ginola says Newcastle United's Carabao Cup win is "something really special". The former Newcastle player says he could see the togetherness of the team from the start of the match and at..
Newcastle United fans are returning home, the day after victory against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, that saw the club win its first major trophy in 70 years. "The last time I cried like this..