Andrew Bowie has branded Sir Keir Starmerās reshuffle āthe shuffling of deck chairs on this Titanic of a governmentā. The Shadow Scotland Secretary said the Prime Minister had āno confidenceā in Chancellor Rachel Reeves, accusing him of creating a new role for Darren Jones to tighten his grip on economic policy. Bowie said Labour is āfailing on all frontsā. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to be drawn on tax plans ahead of the autumn budget but insists her ākey focusā is to āboost productivity and growthā. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomes the latest ONS GDP figures which show the UK economy grew by 0.3% between April and June, describing them as āencouraging numbersā. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves shares positive news from the labour market data released today, noting 384,000 more jobs since she took office despite a slight unemployment increase. She acknowledges more work is needed to get everyone who can work back into employment.
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On a visit to Belfast, Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasised significant investment in Northern Ireland as part of the governmentās commitment to balanced economic growth across the UK.
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Cabinet ministers have gathered at Downing Street for their first meeting with Sir Keir Starmer since Parliament returned from its summer recess. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the government will crack down on international students applying for asylum after their visas expire. She said around 15,000 students do so each year āeven though nothing has changedā in their home countries. Cooper said genuine refugees will be supported, but the asylum system must not be āmisused by students who simply want to stay for longerā. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Scotland Secretary Andrew Bowie says he has ālittle to no confidenceā Labourās plans to tackle small boat crossings will work. Speaking after Yvette Cooper announced the first migrant returns to France will begin this month, he said the Government has āso far seen no dentā in crossings and must show real results before 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
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has continued his calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. It comes as Mr Lammy confirmed the UK also intends to recognise Palestine as an independent state. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn