In pictures: The gold, grandeur, and tradition of the King's Speech
Wednesday, 17 July 2024 The King's Speech marks the formal start of the parliamentary calendar, bringing together the monarchy, the House of Lords and the House of Commons for a ceremony filled with rituals dating back more than 500 years.
Justin Welby tells the House of Lords a head had to “roll”, and it was “clear” he “had to stand down” as archbishop of Canterbury after a review criticised him over failures in handling a Church of England abuse scandal. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell says the government will be looking at "bringing in new legislation" to strengthen rules on political donations following reports that billionaire Elon Musk is to make a large donation to Reform UK. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
David Lammy describes deposed Syrian dictator Bashar Assad as the "rat of Damascus" who fled to Moscow "with his tail between his legs". Speaking in the House of Commons the foreign secretary also says the fall of the Assad regime in Syria is a "humiliation for Russia and Iran”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer avoids questions from the press as he departs 10 Downing Street ahead of his weekly appearance at Prime Minister's Question in the House of Commons. 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 said the UK must "double down" it's support for Ukraine after returning from the G20 summit in Brazil. Addressing the House of Commons on Thursday, the prime minister said it "could not be more clear" that "this is a man that wants destruction, not peace".
"After 1,000 days of war, I am clear that we must double down in our support. We will not be deterred or distracted by reckless threats," he added.
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Wednesday, 17 July 2024
![Welby says it was ‘clear’ he had to quit after abuse report [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241205/1395300804-Welby-says-it-was-clear-he-had-to.jpg)
![Minister says govt is looking at political donation rules [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241222/1396813530-Minister-says-govt-is-looking-at-political-donation.jpg)
![Lammy welcomes the demise of ‘rat of Damascus’ Assad [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241209/1395655028-Lammy-welcomes-the-demise-of-rat-of-Damascus.jpg)
![Sir Keir Starmer departs No.10 ahead of PMQs [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241127/1394561104-Sir-Keir-Starmer-departs-No-10-ahead-of.jpg)
![UK must double down support for Ukraine, says PM [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241121/1394012798-UK-must-double-down-support-for-Ukraine-says.jpg)
