Speaking in Albania, Sir Keir Starmer praised joint efforts to cut small boat crossings, calling secure borders "central" to his plan for change.
He said cooperation with Albania had led to a "significant" drop in crossings and stressed the success of their joint migration task force and prisoner return deal.
Report by Covellm.
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Leader of the Opposition critisized PM on the recent U-turn on the winter fuel payments. It comes as Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that the Government made its U-turn on the winter fuel allowance because the economy has stabilised, rather than in response to the backlash against the policy. 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 defended the Chagos deal in the House of Commons saying the deal was welcomed by our allies and ciriticised by the adversaries. It comes as government faces calls to suspend the deal and handing the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius. 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 said the UK has sanctioned Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for âinciting appalling settler violenceâ. At PMQs, he said the move aims to uphold human rights and protect hopes for a two-state solution. He also restated support for a ceasefire, hostage release and more humanitarian aid for Gaza. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch accused Sir Keir Starmer of failing on the economy, claiming unemployment had âsurgedâ since Labour took office. The PM hit back at PMQs, saying 500,000 more people are in work and highlighting jobs from defence, energy and housing projects. Starmer said Labour is investing in Britainâs future, while the Tories âtalk Britain downâ. Report by Covellm. 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 leaves 10 Downing Street as he heads to the House of Commons where Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver her spending review. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A light-hearted AI-generated video featuring baby versions of world leaders stole the spotlight at the European Political Community summit in Tirana, Albania. More than 40 leadersâincluding Italyâs Giorgia Meloni, Turkeyâs Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan, and Denmarkâs Mette Frederiksenâwere greeted by animated infant versions of themselves saying âWelcome to Albaniaâ in their native languages. Italian PM Meloni burst into laughter, while ErdoÄanâs baby avatarâcomplete with mustacheâprompted a rare smile.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was left visibly flustered after Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama dropped to one knee in a playful and unexpected gesture during her visit to Tirana. The dramatic moment, captured on camera, quickly went viral, sparking laughter, admiration, and endless memes across social media.
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Sir Keir Starmer praised UK and Albanian troops training Ukrainian forces under Operation Interflex during a visit to Tiranaâs Berzite Military Museum. Calling the mission âhugely important,â he said it symbolised the growing defence partnership and shared values between the two nations. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
UK in talks with multiple countries over asylum seeker 'return hubs', PM Starmer reveals
During his first official visit to Albania on Thursday, the British prime minister said the UK was in talks to set up "return hubs" with "a number of countries".
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Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has dismissed Sir Keir Starmerâs visit to Albania as âa performanceâ aimed at distracting from what he called the Prime Ministerâs failure to control the UKâs borders. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her first spending review in the House of Commons, giving an indication of the governmentâs priorities and direction of travel until the end of the current decade. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK has agreed a deal with the EU for a fluid Gibraltar-Spain border, avoiding checks on people crossing. Gibraltar and Spanish officials will carry out joint checks at the airport, while goods will move freely across the land border. Foreign Secretary David Lammy called it âhistoricâ after years of post-Brexit talks. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
"General Hospital" and "The Bold and the Beautiful" star Chris Robinson has died. The actor passed peacefully in his sleep early Monday morning at his ranch near.. TMZ.com
Rachel Reeves joined Wes Streeting on a tour of St Thomas' Hospital following a ÂŁ29 billion-a-year rise in NHS funding announced in House of Commons earlier today. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves said council tax will not rise above 5% a year, sticking to the limit set by the previous government. She said the money supports local services like social care and policing. 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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