Thornberry reveals she's running for top parliament role - and why election was 'worst ever'
Friday, 19 July 2024 Labour's Emily Thornberry, who was snubbed for a cabinet role by Sir Keir Starmer, is running to be chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, she has told Sky's Electoral Dysfunction podcast.
A former Labour MP who resigned from the Party over her gender-critical views has told ITV News there's no way back with Sir Keir Starmer in charge. Rosie Duffield has faced accusations of transphobia over her views on gender. Following the Supreme Court's ruling last week that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex, there are calls for her to be allowed back. 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 says he is "really pleased" that the UK and the EU have committed to "reset" their relationship. Welcoming his "friend" and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir Starmer comments on the work that has been done on energy security at a London summit on Thursday and adds: "In a world which seems increasingly unstable with an uncertain future, it is so good that we are working so closely together on so many issues." Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour has pledged to stick to its manifesto commitments as talks have continued over the prospect of a youth mobility scheme with the EU. Environment secretary Steve Reed confirmed the government will not be returning to Freedom of Movement or the Single market or customs union. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Can Reform UK turn votes into seats - and from there into power? How far do the Tories have to fall? How unpopular is Labour now that it's in government? We find.. Sky News
Despite concerns over funding, the Minister for Early Education, Stephen Morgan, has defended the rollout of free breakfast clubs in schools, insisting they will “make a huge difference to children’s lives.”
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The Conservatives leapt on Labour's idea for third country migrant "returns hubs" as evidence that cancelling their controversial Rwanda plan was a mistake. Sky News
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