Sir Keir Starmer declines to rule out a wealth tax after Kemi Badenoch accuses him of âflirtingâ with the idea. The prime minister avoids a direct answer, instead defending Labourâs economic record and criticising past Tory policies. Badenoch warns such a tax would hit savings, pensions and homes, calling it a âtax on aspirationâ. 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 confirms he stands by Labourâs manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT. Asked by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch in Parliament if the promise still holds, Starmer simply replies: âYes.â Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer departs from Number 10 Downing Street ahead of taking this week's Prime Minister's Questions. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron lay wreaths at the statue of General Charles de Gaulle in Carlton Gardens in London. Joined by Lady Victoria Starmer and Brigitte Macron, the ceremony forms part of day one of the French Presidentâs state visit to the UK. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Macron has issued a stark warning about a âwar without endâ in Gaza, urging UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take a bold diplomatic step by officially recognising the State of Palestine. Speaking amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Macron called for a renewed international push toward a two-state solution, warning that without political resolution, the region risks spiraling into permanent instability.
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The Chagos Islands deal is âgood valueâ, the armed forces minister has said, rejecting claims that the governmentâs estimation of the overall cost was misleading. Officials said the deal amounted to ÂŁ3.4 billion and was comparable to what allies paid for leasing bases in the region. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A Conservative MP has slammed the governmentâs decision to sign over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as the "worst deal on earth". Shadow policing minister Matt Vickers said the deal is a "disaster for Britain" which will cost the taxpayer ÂŁ101m per year.
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UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after last-minute legal delay
Under the agreement, the UK will pay Mauritius âŹ120 million each year to lease back their military base for at least 99 years.
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Sir Keir Starmer confirms he has signed an agreement to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal that will cost ÂŁ101 million per year. Speaking from the UK's military headquarters, the prime minister says the base is "one of the most significant contributions that we make to our security relationship with the United States". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mel Stride admits he felt "very upset" seeing a tearful Rachel Reeves sitting opposite him at PMQs in the House of Commons. The shadow chancellor adds that he sent her a message to make sure she was alright. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves has not offered her resignation and is "going nowhere", Downing Street has said, following her tearful appearance in the House of Commons. Sky News
Pat McFadden says welfare reform is "essential to the country" as he reacts to the vote on the bill in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Mr McFadden also says the issue has been "a very difficult process" which has raised "fierce passions in the Labour party". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers arrive for a cabinet meeting at Number 10. It comes ahead of a vote to reform the welfare system in the House of Commons Tuesday. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle says âwelcome homeâ to Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he hosts the Ukrainian president along with Lords speaker Lord McFall at the Houses of Parliament. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch says, âthe most important thing is to make sure Iran does not obtain nuclear weaponsâ and reiterates her âsupportâ for Israel. The Conservative leader says she is âworriedâ that any use of UK-controlled Diego Garcia for a potential US bombing mission would hit problems as it has been âsurrendered to Mauritiusâ. Report by Blairm. 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 âtomorrowâ if it used UK funding properly. He welcomes a potential returns deal but warns Britain has been âled up the garden pathâ before. Jenrick calls for rapid deportations and human rights reform to create a âsovereign deterrentâ 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
Paymaster General Nick Thomas-Symonds says the UKâs relationship with France is stronger than ever, with close cooperation on trade, defence and illegal migration. He defends the Governmentâs efforts to tackle Channel crossings, highlighting crackdowns on illegal working and new laws targeting people smugglers. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage condemns the prime minister for signing the âworst deal" after the UK handed over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. He says, "there was absolutely zero..
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch claims the Chagos Islands deal was an example of "Labour chaos", saying, "we should not be paying to surrender British territory to Mauritiusâ. Report by..
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick says he is âdelightedâ that the governmentâs deal to sign over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which he describes as a âterrible dealâ has been..