Toll fee exemption hoardings on NHs may be history soon

Starmer channels Blair & Miliband to launch election pledges

Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a pledge card with six "first steps" the Labour Party would take if it were to form a government after the next general election. The steps include measures to invest in the NHS, education and policing, to set up a new national energy company and an elite border force, and to promote economic stability. The move, unveiled during a campaign speech in Essex, is reminiscent of Tony Blair’s five pledges ahead of Labour’s landslide victory in 1997, and less favourably of Ed Miliband’s promises carved into stone in 2015. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Health Secretary responds to birth trauma report

The health secretary has responded to the findings in the birth trauma report, which found good care is “the exception rather than the rule”. Victoria Atkins said she "completely gets it", referencing her own experience giving birth in an NHS ward. "I've spoken about my own experiences about having a baby on the NHS. I want to shine a light on all of this and with this report, but also with my own personal commitment and I have prioritised women's health and maternity services as one of the priorities of this government," she said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power Amid Deadly Nor’easter

Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power , Amid Deadly Nor’easter. As of April 5, hundreds of thousands of people have lost power, and at least three people have died as a result of heavy snow and powerful winds slamming parts of the Northeast, CNN reports. . 40 mph wind gusts were encountered in areas across the region. Three people were killed in Pennsylvania and New York when trees fell onto their cars. . One of the victims was "the wife of a New York Yankees executive," CNN reports. . As of the morning of April 5, over 300,000 people were without electricity in Maine and New Hampshire. The heaviest snow is over, but danger still remains, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will also remain gusty and may result in additional downed branches and limbs due to the weight of freshly fallen snow, National Weather Service, via statement. Many roads, particularly in York County, Maine, have been left impassable due to debris and fallen power lines. I encourage all residents to remain alert during today’s storm. High winds and rains can cause unexpected and often disastrous weather, I urge everyone to stay safe, Ed Warren, East Kingston, New Hampshire, fire department chief, via statement