Tory mayor hits out at Braverman's 'cack-handed' LGBT+ comments

Tories: Starmer is no Margaret Thatcher

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

Conservatives ‘anxious’ over remaining Israeli hostages

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

Starmer: We have iron-clad commitment to our fiscal rules

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

Siddiq in good spirits as Badenoch calls for the sack

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. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Philp: Labour morally wrong to reject grooming gangs inquiry

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

Suella Braverman arrives in Washington wearing MAGA cap

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman tells Channel 4 News she is “very grateful” for her invite to Donald Trump’s inauguration as she arrives in Washington DC wearing a MAGA cap alongside right-wing commentator and former actor Laurence Fox. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Denzel Washington, Ralph Lauren and more receive the highest US civilian honour from Joe Biden

President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.

Trump Declares Ban on Trans Rights: No Entry in Military, School, Sports -'Erasing Biden's Policies'

In a fiery speech at AmericaFest, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled an aggressive plan to roll back transgender rights across the U.S. Promising to ban transgender individuals from the military, schools, and women’s sports, Trump pledged to redefine the nation’s gender policies with an executive order stating, “There are only two genders: male and female.” With Republicans poised to control Congress, these sweeping measures could mark one of the most significant shifts in LGBTQ+ rights in recent history. What does this mean for America’s future? Watch the full breakdown. #DonaldTrump #TransRights #LGBTQ #TransgenderBan #TrumpPolicies #TransAthletes #GenderDebate #LGBTQRights #ConservativeAgenda #USPolitics #AmericaFirst #TrumpSpeech Also Read Rohan Mirchandani, Visionary Leader And Epigamia Co-Founder, Passes Away At 41 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/rohan-mirchandani-epigamia-co-founder-dies-at-41-011-4023411.html?ref=DMDesc Year Ender 2024: Top 10 Business Stories That Made Mark In India :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/year-ender-2024-top-10-business-stories-that-made-mark-in-india-4016223.html?ref=DMDesc Manasi Kirloskar: Noel Tata’s Daughter-in-Law And Powerhouse Behind Kirloskar Industries :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/manasi-kirloskar-noel-tata-s-daughter-in-law-and-powerhouse-behind-kirloskar-industries-011-3962073.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.274~ED.346~GR.121~