Next Conservative government will reverse welfare bill
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Next Conservative government will reverse welfare bill
Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith criticises Labour's welfare reform saying it will not ''change the number of people in work.'' It comes as ministers are discussing the prospect of further concessions to win over a growing list of Labour MPs poised to rebel against planned welfare reforms ahead of a crunch vote next week.
Report by Gluszczykm.
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Andrew Griffith welcomes the governmentâs ÂŁ14bn Sizewell C investment but says it is âpainfully slowâ and less ambitious than Tory plans. The shadow business secretary blames delays on legal red tape and activists, warning Labour âdonât have the stomachâ to reform. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow business minister has claimed the government has "lost control" as record numbers of migrants crossed the channel this weekend. More than 1,100 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel on Saturday, the highest number recorded so far in 2025. Andrew Griffith urged the home secretary Yvette Cooper to address the problem alongside her French counterparts.
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The shadow business secretary says the UK-US trade agreement is "not historic", adding it leaves "the vast majority of the economy exposed to 10% tariffs". Andrew Griffith adds the government, "shouldn't really be sort of high fiving themselves for merely leaving tariffs that are higher level than they were two months ago". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow business secretary has reacted to the news that the UK has signed a landmark trade agreement with India. Andrew Griffith said "exports are really important to the UK economy. It's good when we've got access to other markets." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Reform Party is on track to get the most seats if an election took place this year - with combined support for the Conservatives and Labour collapsing to.. Sky News
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says the Conservative Party âsupportsâ US air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, saying a country that shows âsupport to terrorists is not one that should have nuclear weaponsâ. 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
Cabinet ministers have been asking Labour MPs to take their name off a rebel amendment to the government's controversial welfare bill, Sky News can reveal. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the burdens that had been placed on businesses after the government hiked taxes. The prime minister told the British Chambers of Commerce conference: ''I fully acknowledge, and I do acknowledge here, that this year, as weâve had to fix the foundations of our country, deal with the unprecedented mess that we inherited, we have asked a lot of you.'' Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The trade minister said there would be time for discussions with potential rebels before Tuesdayâs welfare bill vote. Douglas Alexander said there was âhigh levels of agreementâ on the principles behind the reform. It comes as around 120 Labour MPs have put their names to an amendment which would block the bill.
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Trans rights supporters rally over the draft code of guidance to the Equality Act produced by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Gareth Southgate speaks to the press after being knighted by the Prince of Wales during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. The former England player and manager received the knighthood for his services to football. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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