Lee Anderson ducks questions on whether he will join Reform following Tory party suspension

Farage: I genuinely think I could be the next prime minister

Dan Walker from 5 News speaks to Nigel Farage in Washington DC ahead of Donald Trump’s second inauguration as President of the United States. The Reform UK leader explains why he believes Mr Trump is “what the world needs”, and where he stands with Elon Musk following differences of opinion over Tommy Robinson. When asked if he genuinely thought he could be the next UK prime minister, Mr Farage responded: “Yes, I do.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Farage calls for inquiry into grooming gangs at conference

Nigel Farage has renewed calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs, criticising the Jay Review as inadequate. Speaking at Reform UK’s North West conference, he claimed a targeted investigation was needed into what he described as “deeply racist” crimes. Farage said grooming gangs, “predominantly of Pakistani origin,” targeted white working-class girls and that understanding the scale and motives of these crimes was crucial to stopping them. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Farage ‘thoughtful’ on UK bringing back Shamima Begum

Nigel Farage has said that he is “thoughtful” when asked if the UK should consider bringing back Shamima Begum. The Reform UK leader said that “instinctively” it is not something he would want to do but he is “now thoughtful” about the matter. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Conservatives ‘anxious’ over remaining Israeli hostages

Conservative shadow minister Richard Holden says it is “fantastic news” to see British-Israeli national Emily Damari released from captivity in Gaza, but adds that there is “a lot of anxiety there” for the families of the remaining hostages. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

David Lammy ‘welcomes’ election of Donald Trump

Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he “welcomes the election of Donald Trump” after his Labour colleague and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan warned of a “resurgent fascism” ahead of Trump’s second inauguration as President of the United States. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Minister has ‘every confidence’ US will approve Mandelson

Cabinet minister Darren Jones says he has “every confidence” that Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US will be approved by Donald Trump's team. There were reports in a number of newspapers on Sunday that the Trump administration could be considering not granting approval to Lord Mandelson's new position. The chief secretary to the Treasury also distances the government from comments made by Sir Sadiq Khan where the Mayor of London warned over 'resurgent fascism' ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

London Mayor on 2025 funding

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan says he is happy to finally be working with a government that is working with him for London, including long term funding deals for TfL and support for HS2 into Euston. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Londoners react as Sadiq Khan is knighted

People in the capital give their reaction to the news that Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has been knighted in the New Year Honours. Sir Sadiq has been honoured for political and public service, having held the role of mayor since 2016. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn