Tory MPs believe Lee Anderson suspension was a mistake, leaked WhatsApps reveal
Sunday, 25 February 2024 ToryMPs have complained that suspending Lee Anderson may have been a mistake, WhatsApp messages leaked to Sky News have revealed.
Lee Anderson, former Tory deputy chairman, faces suspension for contentious comments about Sadiq Khan, accusing "Islamists" of controlling the London mayor. Refusing to retract his statement led to his expulsion from the party in Parliament. Khan criticized the silence from Rishi Sunak and the...
Andrew Bowie praised Conservatives' record on defence, calling UK's military one of ''the most advanced and well-equiped'' in the world. The shadow veterans' minister also urged Labour to commit to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has been urged to stay on as Conservative leader until November amid divisions within the party over how long the contest to replace him should take. Sky News
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns the Conservative party for leaving prisons “at the point of collapse”. She said, "this crisis is now very close indeed" as she announced a temporary change in the law.
Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Treasury minister Gareth Davies says that the selection of a new Tory party leader may take time, so the party can ensure the "right person" is picked who would be able to "rebuild trust" in the Conservatives. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lee Anderson has become Reform UK’s first elected MP after retaining the seat of Ashfield in Nottinghamshire. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A man has told Sky News how he joked with people struggling with a heavy suitcase whether it contained a body - which was later found to contain human remains. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer has not ruled out 20,000 prisoners being released in a bid to ease pressure on the justice system - as the new prime minister told Sky News the.. Sky News