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.
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Sir James Cleverly has returned to the Conservative frontbench as Kemi Badenoch announced changes to her shadow cabinet. Addressing the reshuffle during a visit to a housing site, Ms Badenoch said Mr Cleverly is "a very experienced member of the parliamentary party" who agrees with her position on the ECHR. "I wouldn't bring someone into the shadow cabinet if they didn't agree with me," she added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch is reshuffling her shadow cabinet today - and former foreign secretary James Cleverly is set to return to the Conservative frontbench, Sky News.. Sky News
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised Reform UK, during a visit to the The Royal Welsh Show at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd, saying ''Nigel Farage wants to borrow more to nationalise, he wants to borrow more for more welfare. Who is going to pay that? It's going to be your children.'' Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said: “We just heard that inflation is up again, the worst in the G7. We left him with 2% inflation. We have borrowing up, unemployment up, taxes are up (..) his budget last year had high taxes. That’s why the economy is contracting.” Sir Keir Starmer replied: “I think of the working people across this country who put in every day and don’t get back what they deserve, and that’s who we’re working for. That’s who we’re fixing the country (for).”
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Kemi Badenoch has accused defectors to Reform UK of acting “like they do in banana republics”. Hitting back at Sir Jake Berry, she said some politicians “just want to play the game” and chase polls. Speaking at the Centre for Social Justice, the Tory leader said only parties with “serious, credible” plans would win public trust at the next election. 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 is under increasing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state, with at least 125 MPs signing a cross-party letter demanding he take the step. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state, with MPs signing a mass cross-party letter demanding he take the step. Sky News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK's Keir Starmer strengthened India-UK ties over 'chai pe charcha' at Chequers after signing the Free Trade Agreement. The.. IndiaTimes
Sir Keir Starmer and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi have a cup of tea during a business showcase event at Chequers, the country house of the serving Prime Minister of the UK, near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
India and the UK have signed a Free Trade Agreement. The agreement aims to boost trade to $120 billion by 2030. Narendra Modi has urged the UK to act against.. IndiaTimes
Security preparations are underway as Donald Trump is set to arrive in Scotland on Friday for a five-day private visit. The former US president will land at Prestwick before heading to his Turnberry golf course. Reactions are divided, with one local saying, “There’s enough trouble in the world without Trump coming to play golf,” while another praised his investment and job creation in Scotland. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scotland’s First Minister says he welcomes Donald Trump’s investment but will use the former president’s visit to raise serious international issues. John Swinney said the suffering in Gaza must end and called for international pressure on Israel to secure a ceasefire, adding that Trump’s trip is a chance to ensure Scotland’s voice is heard on the world stage. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has condemned the BMA’s five-day strike as “reckless and unnecessary,” saying he and the prime minister are “angry on behalf of patients.” He praised NHS staff, including many resident doctors defying the strike, for cancelling leave to keep services going. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thousands of resident doctors have begun a five-day strike across England after pay talks with the Government broke down. From the picket line at St Thomas’ Hospital in London, Dr Melissa Ryan, Co-Chair of the BMA Resident Doctors Committee, said that doctors are disheartened to be striking again, having given the Government ample time to make a fair offer. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thousands of resident doctors have launched a five-day strike across England after pay talks collapsed. Shadow development minister Dame Harriet Baldwin said the proposed pay rise is acceptable and urged doctors to stop patients from suffering, calling for talks over issues rather than disruptive industrial action. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn