Dame Priti Patel has been eliminated from the Conservative Party leadership contest after securing the least number of votes from Tory MPs in the first round of voting – 14. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
MPs including shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel and Tory party leader Kemi Badenoch have turned out in Westminster to offer their support to the farmers protest. Thousands of farmers arrived at the event in a convoy of tractors before joining a huge rally attended by celebrities including Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Jeremy Clarkson. The plans introduced by Labour in last month's Budget to impose inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million have sparked fury among rural communities. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel has called on the government to rebuild and strengthen ties with the incoming Trump administration, suggesting David Lammy should apologise for previous comments he had made.
Report by ETEMADIL. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The joint chair of the Conservative Party says Priti Patel is "a talent" with "immense experience", as it emerges she is to become the shadow foreign secretary in Kemi Badenoch's cabinet. Nigel Huddleston adds, "she's loved by many members of the party and indeed across the country". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative MP James Cartlidge says he “welcomes” President Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to begin firing US rockets deep into Russia. He continues saying, "In terms of long-range missiles, this is the right decision to help Ukraine defend itself".
Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A former Conservative cabinet minister has thrown his hat into the ring to become the inaugural chair of Britain's new independent football regulator. Sky News
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch was joined by shadow secretary for environment, food and rural affairs, Victoria Atkins as she visited J H and Son farm near Long Crendon on Thursday. The opposition leader headed to Buckinghamshire to speak to farmers about their concerns over the latest budget.
Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Tory leadership candidate Dame Priti Patel has been kicked out of the race after the first vote by party MPs.
![MPs turn out in support of farmers protest [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241119/1393824172-MPs-turn-out-in-support-of-farmers-protest.jpg)
![Priti Patel calls on Govt to apologise to Donald Trump [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241110/1393000606-Priti-Patel-calls-on-Govt-to-apologise-to.jpg)
![Tory Chair: Priti Patel is a talent with immense experience [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241105/1392530230-Tory-Chair-Priti-Patel-is-talent-with.jpg)
![Conservatives ‘welcome’ Ukraine’s use of US missiles [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241118/1393717426-Conservatives-welcome-Ukraine-use-of-US-missiles.jpg)
![Kemi Badenoch joins Victoria Atkins on visit to farm [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241114/1393419490-Kemi-Badenoch-joins-Victoria-Atkins-on-visit-to.jpg)
