Starmer defends 'island of strangers' remarks on immigration
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Starmer defends 'island of strangers' remarks on immigration
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his comments about an "island of strangers" at PMQs.
Plaid Cymru Westminster leader Liz Saville Roberts said the prime minister "once spoke of compassion and dignity for migrants, and for defending free movement" and asked the prime minister, "is there any belief he holds which survives a week in Downing Street?" to which he replied, "Yes, the belief that she talks rubbish".
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Ministers arrive at Number Ten for this week’s Cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Kennedyl. 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 discusses growth opportunities and benefits for Scotland during a visit to Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to make the UK ‘battle ready” as he announces plans for new investment in defence. Speaking to workers in Glasgow, Scotland, Starmer says, “what you’ve delivered is a blueprint to make Britain safer and stronger – a battle ready armour-clad nation with the strongest alliances”.
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At Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says: "Inflation was 2% when Conservatives left office, 2%, it's now nearly double that. When will he recognise that it’s Labour's budget driving up inflation?" Sir Keir Starmer says, “we are taking measures to bring prices down”, citing the government’s trade deal with the EU. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street and arrives at the Houses of Parliament ahead of his weekly appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions.
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Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for PMQs. The prime minister will take questions from Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch, with the government's immigration crackdown expected to be high on the agenda. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament.
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A clothing sale of some of Princess Diana's most celebrated looks is set to take place in Beverly Hills on Thursday. An exhibition with some of the selected pieces went on display at an exclusive private exhibition at the Peninsula Hotel in London ahead of the auction. Speaking at the exhibition, Elizabeth Emanuel - who designed Diana's wedding dress for her 1981 wedding to King Charles - said: "People want to be closer to her. She was just such a pure soul, such a good and wonderful person and people want to remember her through whatever means."
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The defence secretary has paid a visit to a Royal Air Force station following his pledge to ramp up defence spending this week. John Healey flew in an army helicopter and operated a drone during the visit to RAF Northolt in South Ruislip in London on Tuesday.
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The latest searches for Madeleine McCann are getting underway in Portugal with officers gathering in countryside near Praia da Luz, where she was last seen 18 years ago. The three-year-old disappeared from her bed at the Ocean Club resort on 3rd May 2007 as her parents dined with friends nearby. She has not been seen since. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Tories have criticised the government for blaming good weather conditions for record crossings over the weekend. More than 1,100 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel on Saturday, the highest number recorded on a single day so far in 2025. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said it is a "pathetic attempt to blame the weather" for the fact they have "lost control of our borders". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Home Secretary has admitted there is "an issue with confidence in the immigration system and frankly, quite understandably". It comes as more than 1,100 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel on Saturday, the highest number recorded so far in 2025.
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The investment giant lined up to rescue Thames Water abandoned its offer days after talks took place involving one of its co-founders and Downing Street.. 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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Senior government ministers depart Number Ten following Sir Keir Starmer chaired his first Cabinet meeting since the government agreed new arrangements with the European Union on Monday. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage says Reform UK "very much enjoyed" Sir Keir Starmer's remarks on immigration and an 'island of migrants', which critics have likened to Enoch Powell's 'Rivers of Blood' speech in 1968...
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