Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden has criticised the government’s welfare reforms, accusing Sir Keir Starmer of “U-turns” and lacking clarity on funding. He warned the plans will fail to cut welfare costs and predicted tax rises in the autumn to cover the changes Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick says France could halt Channel crossings “tomorrow” if it used UK funding properly. He welcomes a potential returns deal but warns Britain has been “led up the garden path” before. Jenrick calls for rapid deportations and human rights reform to create a “sovereign deterrent” against illegal migration. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mel Stride has appeared to distance himself from Robert Jenrick, who earlier posted a video on social media claiming Rachel Reeves' career as chancellor was "dead". The shadow chancellor adds, "everybody has their own particular way of conducting their politics". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Military bagpipers performed a lament at dawn on the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day. The bagpipers played at various locations across the UK including Whitehall, the National Arboretum in Staffordshire, Edinburgh Castle in Scotland and the Japanese Garden of Peace in London. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Three men have been jailed after kidnapping a pregnant mother from outside her north London home and threatening to cut her fingers off, police have said. Sky News
Shoppers at Borough Market in London confirm that people in Britain rarely make their own desserts like crumbles and sponges due to the convenience of ready-made treats. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Students at the Sydney Russell School in Dagenham, east London receive their A-level results, which has seen top grades rise again this year, remaining above pre-pandemic highs according to national figures. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Anthony Mackie was playing Captain Smooch on the streets of London -- caught locking lips with a mystery woman who looked very pleased with her assignment! TMZ.. TMZ.com
US President Donald Trump says London Mayor Sadiq Khan is a “nasty person” who has done a “terrible job” in office. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were seen departing St Paul's Cathedral following a memorial service for the 7/7 terror attacks. Also seen departing the cathedral was Sir Keir Starmer, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and former prime minister Theresa May.
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A memorial service was held at St Paul's Cathedral to mark the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings which killed 52 people and injuring hundreds more. Addressing the attendees of the service, the Dean of St Paul's Cathedral Andrew Tremlett said: "We come to honour the memory of those who died, to stand by the survivors and to give thanks to those who responded with courage and compassion." London Mayor Sadiq Khan also delivered a reading at the service. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said "it's right that we remember these 52 people whose lives were cut short". "We honour the survivors and trhe bereaved but also we should pay tribute to the emergency services and transport workers - those heroic ordinary Londoners who ran towards danger," Mr Khan added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan laid wreaths at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park on Monday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the London terror attacks. The prime minister and the London mayor walked side by side as they paid their respects to the victims of the terror attacks.
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The family and friends of Jean Charles de Menezes have gathered outside Stockwell Tube Station in London to mark 20 years since his death. The 27-year-old Brazilian electrician was fatally shot at the station by Metropolitan Police officers as he went to work. He had been mistakenly identified as one of the men directly linked to a failed terrorism attack in the capital the previous day. 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 said he is "sceptical" about Donald Trump's ability to bring peace to Ukraine. "The problem is Ukraine is not up on the table, you can't have another country negotiating for another country," Mr Davey added.
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US President Donald Trump welcomes his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to Alaska on Friday for talks aiming to bring about a ceasefire and ultimately an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Noticeably absent from the meeting in Anchorage is Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, Europe’s leaders have expressed cautious optimism about the prospect of a truce. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The King and Queen observed a flypast at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire as they commemorated the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria also watched as the RAF's aerobatics team flew overhead.
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Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge said it is "incredibly important" that Ukraine is at the heart of any negotiations held regarding the Ukraine war. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence Secretary John Healey has spoken out ahead of Friday's meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, saying the talks will be "the first stage that will lead to negotiations". "This is about pressure on Putin," Mr Healey added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has challenged London mayor Sadiq Khan to “step up” on tackling fare dodgers on the London Underground. Jenrick released a video of himself identifying and..