Tories heading for worst-ever defeat while Labour on track for 256 majority, poll finds
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Labour is on course for a 256-seat majority at the general election while the Tories are heading for their worst-ever defeat, according to a new poll.
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
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
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
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".
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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.
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A Labour MP's bill to prevent children from "doom scrolling" on social media is expected to get government backing today, after its proposals were watered down. Sky News
A newly elected Labour MP has gone public with his objections to the government's proposed farm tax, saying it would "penalise" small farms in rural communities. Sky News
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".
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Nigel Farage announced he is the new leader of the reform party this week and is running in the general elections in the UK. I have been watching Farage very closely. When I shut my eyes and just..
Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal are set to become parents soon! Varun was spotted at the hospital and according to reports, his wife is in labour at the moment! IndiaTimes
UK Shadow Foreign Secretary and Labour Party leader, David Lammy, emphasized signing a free trade agreement with India and strengthening the Strategic... IndiaTimes
At the same time, the office of Regional Chief Labour Commissioner has also been directed to furnish the factual report to the Ministry of Labour & Employment,... Zee News
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