Starmer says national security 'comes first' as he makes pitch to Tory voters

Taoiseach Micheál Martin thanks Starmer for his proactivity

Taoiseach Micheál Martin thanks Sir Kier Starmer for his “proactivity” in resetting the British-Irish relationship. He said, “this summit represents a further chapter in both countries endeavouring to realise the full potential of the relationship into the future”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer celebrates relationship with Ireland at first summit

: Sir Keir Starmer has praised the relationship the UK has built with Ireland as the first annual UK-Ireland Summit is held in Liverpool. The prime minister and Taoiseach pledged to work together in an "uncertain world". Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Zelensky, Macron, Starmer to 'CONFRONT' Trump at White House | US aid to Ukraine Hangs on the Edge

Tensions are high as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set to visit Washington to push for continued U.S. support for Ukraine. This comes after Zelensky's heated Oval Office clash with President Donald Trump, which derailed a crucial mineral deal and led to a freeze on American military aid. With the future of U.S. assistance hanging by a thread, will this high-stakes meeting change Trump's stance or deepen the divide? Stay tuned for all the latest updates! #UkraineCrisis #Trump #Zelensky #Macron #Starmer #WhiteHouseMeeting #USPolitics #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #RussiaUkraineWar #Biden #MilitaryAid #Washington #WorldNews Also Read Trump Calls For Permanent Ban On Sex Change, Declares War Against ‘Wokeness’ :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-calls-for-permanent-ban-on-sex-change-declares-war-against-wokeness-4087045.html?ref=DMDesc Democrats Protest With 'Musk Steals, False' Placards During Trump's First Congress Address Of Second Term :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/democrats-protest-with-musk-steals-false-placards-during-trumps-first-congress-address-of-second-4086845.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs On India, Other Nations Starting April 2 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-announces-reciprocal-tariffs-on-india-other-nations-starting-april-2-4086799.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~ED.194~HT.336~

Tories call for ‘calm heads’ over Ukraine diplomacy

Shadow foreign minister Wendy Morton calls for “pragmatism” and “calm heads” over negotiations for a Ukraine peace deal following the clash between President Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Big questions to be answered over defence spending

Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden says there are “still big questions” to be answered over the government’s defence spending commitments, citing the possibility of the extra money going to “Mauritius to lease back the Chagos Islands”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Govt need be transparent over defence spending

Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says the government needs to be “transparent with the British people” over the amount of extra money being spent on defence. Earlier today Defence Secretary John Healey suggested the real-terms increase in defence spending year-on-year will be only around half the £13.4 billion figure cited by the prime minister yesterday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories blast Labour over energy price hike

The shadow environment secretary has blasted the Labour government for the "third" increase in energy bills since coming to power. Victoria Atkins also criticised the government's approach to energy, including "plonking pylons across the country". Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories 'disappointed' US didn't back UN Ukraine motion

The Conservatives have voiced disappointment at the US decision not to support a UN resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine – even though it was co-sponsored by the UK. However, Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins says it is still important to support President Trump in his wish to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict, despite the US siding with Russia in last night’s vote. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour to ‘boost’ enforcement around illegal immigrants

Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, promises to “boost” enforcement on illegal immigrants after footage of raids were released as part of a border security crackdown. Cooper says, "the rules need to be respected and enforced". Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn