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

Suspended Labour MP pleads guilty to assault

The suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has pleaded guilty to assault at Chester Magistrates' Court after he was charged with punching a man to the ground during an alleged assault last October. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Hollinrake: Labour's economic black hole is self-inflicted

The shadow housing secretary says, "it's good the economy is growing because it's not been growing since Labour took over". Kevin Hollinrake's comments come after latest figures show that the economy grew by 0.1% in November says the economic "black hole" that Labour claims it inherited from the previous Conservative government is "self-inflicted" and was caused by pay rises given to public sector workers "without any negotiation, without any strings attached in terms of productivity". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

David Lammy ‘welcomes’ election of Donald Trump

Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he “welcomes the election of Donald Trump” after his Labour colleague and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan warned of a “resurgent fascism” ahead of Trump’s second inauguration as President of the United States. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lammy: Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal ‘a glimmer of light’

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has described the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal as "a glimmer of light in the darkness". Speaking in the Commons, Mr Lammy invited MPs “to remember those murdered in captivity”, saying: “We mourn every innocent victim of this appalling war.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Govt announces plans to sanction smuggling gangs

Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces new sanctions to target the finances of people smuggling gangs. The planned measures are intended to disrupt the flow of money and make it harder for ringleaders to profit from the deadly trade. Lammy says, "together we can strengthen borders, smash the gangs and get those with no right to be here to return to their countries". Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

David Lammy: I found Donald Trump very gracious

Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he found Donald Trump “very gracious” after spending hours with him. Lammy continues saying, “I look forward to working with Donald Trump in the coming months because the seriousness of the foreign policy challenges… means that we have to work together”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour issues new sanctions to tackle smuggling gangs

Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces the government will be issuing new sanctions to tackle smuggling gangs and illegal migration. He says, “those that create illegal migration, we are going to go after them”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn