Early release scheme not Labour's fault, says Lammy - as 'naive' ministers accused of 'rookie errors'

Govt: We want to clamp down on scourge of youth vaping

The health secretary has hailed the government's new Tobacco and Vapes Bill as "groundbreaking" legislation. Vaping and smoking in playgrounds and outside schools could be banned, but Labour has rowed back on plans to make it illegal to smoke in pub beer gardens. Wes Streeting said the change was made due to the "pressures on UK hospitality". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour expects more chaos from Tories after Badenoch win

Labour chair Ellie Reeves predicts more “division” and “chaos” within the Conservative Party after Kemi Badenoch was elected as the Tory’s new leader today. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour: Rosie Duffield resignation is no big surprise

Pat McFadden plays down Rosie Duffield quitting the Labour Party saying, "I don't think in the end her resignation is a big surprise". The chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster also dismisses criticisms from Ms Duffield about donations from Lord Alli, insisting "everything that's donated is properly declared". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lammy warns of risk of escalation in Lebanon

Foreign secretary David Lammy calls for ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza and urges Israel and Iran to avoid the risk of a regional war in the Middle East. He said: “At this time, none of us want to see a regional escalation. None of us want a return to the years in which Israel found itself bogged down in a quagmire in southern Lebanon and pitched battles between Israeli soldiers and of course the Lebanese side.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

David Lammy vows to 'take on Putin's lies'

Foreign Secretary David Lammy pledges to 'take on Putin's lies' as he addresses the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lammy hails 'historic' relationship with Spain

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has claimed the government wants to reset its relationship with Europe, as he hailed the UK's 'historic' connection with Spain. Mr Lammy welcomed Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister Jose Manuel Albares to 1 Carlton Gardens. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

David Lammy defends decision to cut winter fuel payment

Daivd Lammy has defended the government's decision to cut the winter fuel payment for pensioners, saying "we inherited a £22BN blackhole that affects pensioners and affects families across our country." The foreign secretary said it's "hugely important" that the poorest pensioners are able to get pensioner credit. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Keir Starmer visits ambassador's residence in Washington

Sir Keir Starmer visited the ambassador's residence as part of his visit to Washington DC. The prime minister was joined by foreign secretary David Lammy. It comes before his meeting with President Joe Biden to discuss resolving the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn