Reform UK will start accepting donations in cryptocurrency, making it the "first" British party to do so, its leader Nigel Farage has said - but the move has.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer hosted a meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions before holding separate talks with First Ministers on Friday. MPs including Reform's Andrea Jenkyns and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham hailed the talks as "really constructive" as they departed Downing Street.
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Kemi Badenoch has criticised the government’s White Paper on immigration, saying “it’s not good enough”. The Conservative Party leader’s comments come as Sir Keir Starmer sets out plans to significantly reduce net migration and head off the electoral threat posed by Reform UK. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Reform UK leader commends the prime minister on his new plans to reduce migration to the UK, saying he will ''praise him to the heavens!'' if the PM succeeds in stopping the boats. It comes as Sir Keir Starmer sets out plans to significantly reduce net migration and Labour seeks to head off the electoral threat from Reform UK. Report by Gluszczykm. 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 other party leaders arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were among the politicians seen arriving at the Abbey ahead of the service.
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More than £1.5 billion in extra funding for military homes will be confirmed as part of the Government’s strategic defence review, the Ministry of Defence has said. The review will set out the money, which will be put towards work to improve housing and unlock further development. Speaking on a visit to some military homes in Cambridgeshire, Defence Secretary John Healey said: “I’m announcing through the strategic defence review a record increase – £1.5 billion in the next five years – to upgrade military family homes. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government says it's taking "decisive action" to tackle the environmental damage and health risks caused by single-use vapes. Nature minister Mary Creagh says vapes are being sold at “pocket money prices” to children under 18 and warns it won’t hesitate to bring in more rules. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A van carrying the man accused of driving into crowds during Liverpool FC’s victory parade departs from court. Paul Doyle, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court, where a trial date was set for November. He faces seven charges after 79 people were hurt in Monday’s incident. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A vape industry leader says banning disposable vapes may do little to reduce waste and could even boost the black market. John Dunne, from the UK Vaping Industry Association, said the ban doesn’t change consumer behaviour or stop imports, warning: “We think this is going to fuel the black market.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A GP has welcomed the ban on disposable vapes, saying they are too easily available to young people. Dr Natalie Rout said she’s seen children as young as 12 using them, and that the new ban could help limit access. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn