Latest Tory defection shows only Starmer can be 'trusted with NHS', Labour says
Sunday, 28 April 2024 The defection of an MP - who works as an NHS doctor - from the Tories to the Labour Party shows that only Sir Keir Starmer can be "trusted" with the health service, a shadow minister has claimed.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has welcomed Dan Poulter to his party, saying his defection speaks for many Tory voters.
Mr Poulter, who is also a doctor, said he is unable to provide NHS patients with quality treatment due to the Tory's mismanagement of the health service. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us...
Downing Street has said the future of the Elgin Marbles is a matter for the British Museum, as Sir Keir Starmer met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Sky News
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in Downing Street to discuss 'common issues', and build on the countries' 'strong partnership'. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has accused the last government of a “one nation experiment in open borders”. In a press conference in Downing Street, the prime minister accused the Conservatives of a “different order of failure” that happened “by design not accident”. Starmer said: “Time and again the Conservative Party promised they would get the numbers down. Time and again they failed, and now the chorus of excuses has begun.” Report by Covellm. 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 urges the government to “stick to their promise to meet 2.5% of GDP on defence spending” claiming they “have not actually set out a timetable for the timetable” to do this. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Gareth Davies says people will be asking "what is this Budget for if it's not for growth?", after Rachel Reeves raised taxes by £40bn. The shadow exchequer to the Treasury adds the chancellor's tax increases have sparked a hostile market reaction. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Support for the “vital and precious” institution of the NHS will be at the heart of the upcoming Scottish Budget, John Swinney has said. The First Minister visited Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert where he met staff and toured the ambulatory care centre. He said the NHS will be “right at the heart” of the Scottish Budget, which will be published by Finance Secretary Shona Robison on Wednesday. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Duncan Nichol, the former chairman of the NHS trust where Lucy Letby worked, arrives to give evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer is set to reveal his Labour's "plan for change" as he looks to draw a line under a tough first five months in office amid public anger over.. Sky News
TV presenter Gregg Wallace has apologised after dismissing complaints about his behaviour as coming from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age”. Facing allegations including “inappropriate sexual jokes”, the MasterChef star posted an apology video on Instagram. Labour MP Dr Rupa Huq, who sits on the Culture, Media and Sport committee welcomed the apology but urged the BBC to address the issue, stating, “bad behaviour shouldn’t continue unchecked.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins criticises Labour's time in office so far as she calls for the party's MPs to join her in a vote to axe the family fam tax proposed as part of Rachel Reeves' budget.
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Labour is set to publish its plan to tackle migration next week - as the number of people who have crossed the Channel under Sir Keir Starmer is understood to.. Sky News
The shadow health secretary says Dan Poulter's defection to Labour "speaks volumes." Dr Dan Poulter, a former Conservative MP, announced he would be taking the Labour whip until the next election as..
Labour has launched a proposal to create a digitised version of the NHS red book that parents use for their children’s medical records as part of a series of reforms to the NHS app. Sir Keir Starmer..
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