Conservative Andy Street suffers shock loss to Labour in West Midlands mayoral race in blow to Rishi Sunak
Saturday, 4 May 2024 Tory incumbent Andy Street has suffered a shock defeat to Labour in the West Midlands mayoral election after a partial recount was ordered.
After Britain's opposition Labour party trounced the ruling Conservatives in a host of mayoral races and local elections, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer urges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a general election "as soon as possible". Speaking after Labour's Richard Parker unexpectedly beat...
The shadow financial secretary has dismissed comparisons between Margaret Thatcher and Sir Keir Starmer, who likened his government to the ex-prime minister's. Criticising the Labour government's budget, Gareth Davies claimed Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget has created an environment "not conducive to economic growth". The Tory MP's comments come as Reeves announced government support for Heathrow expansion in a major speech, in which the chancellor said a third runway could increase potential GDP by 0.43% by 2050 and could create over 100,000 jobs. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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
Sir Keir Starmer says the government has an "iron-clad commitment to our fiscal rules", after inflation dipped to 2.5% in December. The prime minister's comments at PMQs come after Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch claimed business leaders are suffering from Labour's Autumn Budget. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Tulip Siddiq, leaves home in good spirits as the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls for her to be sacked over corruption claims – which the treasury minister has denied.
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The shadow home secretary has said it is "morally wrong" for the Labour Party to reject a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. MPs voted down the Conservative Party amendment in the Commons, but Chris Philp urged Sir Keir Starmer to "change your mind". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn