Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride describes Wednesdayâs inflation figures of 3.4% as âpretty disappointingâ saying it is âof this governmentâs makingâ after putting up National Insurance for employers in the last budget. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow chancellor says it is "deeply disappointing" that the economy shrunk by 0.3% in April, a figure higher than expected. Mel Stride adds, "this is a budget that's spiralling ever-upwards and this government is failing to get a grip on". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride called Rachel Reevesâ plans a âspend-now, tax-later reviewâ, warning sheâll return in autumn with âyet more taxesâ. He said the review is ânot worth the paper itâs written onâ and accused Reeves of losing control, predicting a âcruel summer of speculationâ after what he calls months of economic chaos. 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 admitted the mini-budget was "a mistake". The shadow chancellor made the remarks ahead of a speech he is set to deliver on Thursday. Mr Stride also warned the Labour Party is "not fiscally credible" and is "making a lot of mistakes". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately says speaking to supermarkets is ânot the answerâ to the UKâs health problems as she argues that obesity is about personal responsibility. She goes on to criticise the government for threatening family farms with their tax policy while claiming to promote healthier living.
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A former Tory minister has referred himself to the parliamentary watchdog following allegations he was paid by a company that helped him write questions to.. Sky News
The prime minister is set to warn of a "backroom stitch up" between the Conservatives, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of next year's Senedd elections. Sky News
The prime minister is set to warn of a "backroom stitch up" between the Conservatives, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of next year's Senedd elections. Sky News
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says Labourâs welfare reforms fail to cut spending, boost employment or rule out tax rises - key conditions for Conservative support. She accused ministers of âgiving upâ and warned the billâs U-turns threaten public finances. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A shadow Tory minister has accused Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury of being "incitement to violence" as he condemned the BBC for broadcasting the controversial performance. Danny Kruger also called on the police to look at "where the charges should be brought". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education minister Baroness Smith says the BBC has âquestions to answerâ over why it allowed a Glastonbury set by Bob Vylan containing discriminatory language to be broadcast. The BBC is facing questions after rapper Bob Vylan - of the rap punk duo - led crowds at the festival's West Holts Stage in chants of: "Free, free Palestine" and: "Death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)" on Saturday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow minister for work and pensions Danny Kruger has criticised the government's proposed Welfare Reform Bill. Mr Kruger said the reforms "won't save much money" and "won't help people into work". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education minister Baroness Smith appeals to Labour MPs to support the controversial bill on welfare changes, saying, âitâs only a Labour government that can reform the welfare systemâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The pregnant singer was joined by her partner A$AP Rocky, in the Belgium capital. Report by Nelsonj. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn