Tory MP's smoking ban tweet labelled 'repugnant' by Jewish group

Tories urge Welsh Government to reconsider steel requirement

A Tory minister has urged the Welsh Government to reconsider its requirements around steel as the UK Government races to avert the shutdown of Britain's last primary steelmaking plant. Shadow business minister Dame Harriett Baldwin said it's a "critical part of our national infrastructure" that the Scunthorpe plant is "kept going". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

MSP Jamie Greene joins Lib Dems after quitting Tories

MSP Jamie Greene has defected to the Scottish Liberal Democrats, just a day after dramatically quitting the Tories. The West Scotland MSP was unveiled as a Lib Dem at the party’s spring conference in Inverness. He had left the Scottish Conservatives on Thursday, writing a stinging letter to party leader Russell Findlay which accused his former party of having a “Reform-lite agenda”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: We welcome defence boost but growth has flatlined

A shadow Treasury minister says he welcomes the chancellor's £2.2bn boost to defence spending, but adds, "to invest in defence you've got to have a strong economy as well" and that "growth has flatlined". James Wild says, "the threats that we as a country are facing are increasing and we need to step up with our allies to deal with those". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories defend local record ahead of elections

Conservative co-chairman Nigel Huddleston says the party has a strong track record of delivering value for money through better services at lower costs. He praised local Tory councillors for their commitment to community issues like road maintenance and social care, while downplaying defections as a normal part of politics. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Labour needs to be tougher on welfare reform

The Conservatives have branded the Government’s welfare reforms as too little, too late, with Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall being urged to be tougher. Shadow work and pensions secretary Helen Whately told the Commons: "The fact is £5 billion just doesn’t cut it. With a bill so big, going up so fast, she needed to be tougher." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

U.S Govt Shutdown: Trump Humiliates Chuck Schumer, ‘ He Used To Be Jewish’ But Now ‘a Palestinian’

U.S. President Donald Trump referred to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as "a Palestinian," claiming he "used to be Jewish." The remark came during an Oval Office meeting where Trump defended GOP spending plans and criticized rising grocery prices. As Republicans push to pass a government funding bill, Schumer and Democrats oppose it, increasing the risk of a shutdown. #Trump #Schumer #GOP #GovernmentShutdown #Palestinian #Jewish #USPolitics #Republicans #Democrats #SpendingBill #Senate #Biden #MAGA #WhiteHouse #ChuckSchumer #Congress #Election2024 #BreakingNews #PoliticalDebate #WashingtonDC #USGovernment ~HT.318~GR.125~ED.194~

Mahmoud Khalil Arrested by ICE – Pro-Palestine Protests Erupt | Trump Admin Pushes for Deportation

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine student activist from Columbia University, has been arrested by ICE, sparking massive protests across New York City and beyond. Supporters say his detention is politically motivated, as the Trump administration accuses him of distributing pro-Hamas propaganda and making Jewish students feel unsafe on campus. With his American wife eight months pregnant, Khalil now faces possible deportation to an uncertain future. Is this a crackdown on dissent or a justified action? Watch the full report for the latest updates! #MahmoudKhalil #ICEArrest #NYCProtests #TrumpAdministration #ColumbiaUniversity #ProPalestine #Deportation #Immigration ~PR.274~HT.408~GR.125~ED.103~

Trump Punishes Columbia University with $400 Million Cut Over Gaza Protest, Anti-Semitism Claims

Trump has announced a $400 million funding cut to Columbia University, citing concerns over anti-Semitism and the university’s handling of Gaza-related protests on campus. Trump criticized Columbia for fostering what he called a hostile environment for Jewish students, amid escalating tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict. The decision has sparked intense debate over academic freedom, campus activism, and federal funding for universities. Columbia has yet to respond to the funding cut, which could have significant financial and institutional repercussions. #Trump #ColumbiaUniversity #DonaldTrump #ColumbiaUniversityFundingCut #ColumbiaUniversityGrants #TrumpCutsFunding #ColumbiaProtests #HamasProtest #TrumpAdministration #ColumbiaUniversityNews #ColumbiaUniversityProtests #TrumpPulls400Million #TrumpColumbia #PresidentTrump #ColumbiaFunding #GazaProtests Also Read Trump Has Begun Another Trade War - Here's Timeline Of How We Got Here :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-has-begun-another-trade-war-heres-timeline-of-how-we-got-here-4090219.html?ref=DMDesc Take Parliament Into Confidence: Cong To PM On Donald Trump's India Cutting Trade Tariff Claim :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/take-parliament-into-confidence-cong-to-pm-on-donald-trumps-india-cutting-trade-tariff-claim-4089797.html?ref=DMDesc Elon Musk-Marco Rubio Clash Over Staff Cuts In Explosive Meeting In Trump's Presence; US Prez Denies Blow Up :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/elon-musk-marco-rubio-clash-over-staff-cuts-in-explosive-meeting-in-trumps-presence-us-prez-denies-4089603.html?ref=DMDesc

'Enough Of Jewish Hate': Wonder Woman Gal Gadot's Speech | Refused Oscar to pro-Palestinian film?

Israeli actress and Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot took the stage with a powerful message: "My name is Gal, and I'm Jewish." Amid rising tensions and global debates, Gadot spoke out against antisemitism, calling for an end to hate against Jewish people. Her speech has sparked widespread reactions, especially following reports that she played a role in blocking a pro-Palestinian film from being recognized at the Oscars. Did Gal Gadot truly refuse the Oscar nod? Watch the full breakdown of her speech and the controversy surrounding it. #GalGadot #WonderWoman #JewishPride #Oscars2025 #ProPalestinianFilm #HollywoodControversy #IsraelPalestine #GalGadotSpeech #StopAntisemitism #HollywoodPolitics #GazaCrisis #MiddleEastTensions #JewishVoices ~PR.274~HT.336~