Tories trying to open election divide over defence, but Starmer is stressing he is not Jeremy 'Stop the War' Corbyn | Boulton
Friday, 26 April 2024 We have been warned. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's pre-election pitch to voters this week was to place the nation on "war footing".
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with the Iranian president as part of international efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, Sky News understands. Sky News
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns of continued high alert for potential far-right riots in England, despite recent calm. Swift justice and police presence have deterred violence, but concerns remain for the weekend, especially with the football season starting. Nearly 500 arrests have been made, with some rioters already jailed. The unrest, sparked by a deadly knife attack, has targeted mosques and migrant facilities. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland continues to face nightly violence blamed on loyalist paramilitaries.
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Elon Musk has branded Sir Keir Starmer a "hypocrite" over his approach to policing - while also goading the prime minister over a Labour MP's historical tweets. Sky News
Shadow Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says pensioners who will no longer receive winter fuel allowance will feel "betrayed" after Rachel Reeves announced she will make the benefit means tested. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Transport Secretary Helen Whatley insists the Labour Party took on a “strong” economic legacy as the Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals a £20bn black hole in public finances. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow paymaster general has defended the Conservatives’ handling of public services while in government and accused Labour of “breaking all their promises” from their general election campaign. John Glen: "The facts show we had tough times with high borrowing costs, but we achieved 0.7% growth, the fastest in the G7, and inflation is down to 2%." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak says he has “absolutely not” given up on trying to win the election. Asked if he was visiting safe Tory areas because he had given up, he says “I'm fighting hard for every vote. I don't take a single place or person for granted”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer mistakenly calls Rishi Sunak the prime minister during an exchange in the House of Commons. The current prime minister’s slip of the tongue comes after the Conservative leader responded to the prime minister’s statement regarding last week’s NATO and EPC meetings. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former cabinet minister Mel Stride admits he is considering a Conservative Party leadership bid, saying “I haven’t decided yet, a number of colleagues have approached me”. The shadow work and pensions secretary is viewed as a safe pair of hands within the party and was frequently sent out to tour broadcast studios to defend Rishi Sunak's leadership during the party’s unsuccessful general election campaign. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Rishi Sunak says he is wondering if he can be considered an "elder statesman" at the age of 44, as he responds to the King's Speech. The former prime minister, offering advice to MPs tipped with a bright future, jokes in the Commons: "On the Government benches life comes at you fast”. Mr Sunak goes on: "And before you know it you have a bright future behind you and you're left wondering whether you can credibly be an elder statesman at the age of 44." Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former prime minister Rishi Sunak pays tribute to King Charles, calling him “a true model of public service”, as he begins his response to the King’s Speech in the House of Commons. The Conservative Party leader also pays tribute to former Labour MP Tony Lloyd, who died this year. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Black Rod Sarah Clarke requests MPs to attend the House of Lords to hear the King's Speech. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle leads MPs to the Lords. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer walks alongside and chats with Conservative leader Rishi Sunak.
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