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Education Sec: Tories have shown ‘shameless opportunism’

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calls the Conservative Party out for their “shameless opportunism” as the party announces plans for a public inquiry into grooming gangs. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Government introduce stricter laws around homeschooling

The government is introducing a landmark bill no longer allowing England's most vulnerable children to be eligible for homeschooling. The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, to be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday, comes on the same day Sara Sharif's killers will be sentenced. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the legislation "will make sure we do a lot more to protect children and keep them safe". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Kemi Badenoch accuses government of 'killing farming' in UK

Kemi Badenoch accused the Labour government's new policies of "killing farming in our country." The Conservative party leader said the family farms tax, business tax and rise in national insurance are "adding more burdens to farmers". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: We need something earlier than Heathrow expansion

The shadow chancellor has argued that Rachel Reeves's plan to expand Heathrow Airport doesn't do enough to tackle economic issues affecting people now, claiming it will only come into effect in the next 10-30 years, if at all. Mel Stride did, however, assert his support for Reeves's planned Heathrow expansion, despite citing Labour divisions about the issue including Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan's objections. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Starmer is no Margaret Thatcher

The shadow financial secretary has dismissed comparisons between Margaret Thatcher and Sir Keir Starmer, who likened his government to the ex-prime minister's. Criticising the Labour government's budget, Gareth Davies claimed Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget has created an environment "not conducive to economic growth". The Tory MP's comments come as Reeves announced government support for Heathrow expansion in a major speech, in which the chancellor said a third runway could increase potential GDP by 0.43% by 2050 and could create over 100,000 jobs. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn