'This happened by design': Starmer blames Tories for 'open borders' after migration high

U.S To Break UK Alliance, Fight WWIII? Starmer Challenges Trump For Calling Zelensky a ‘Dictator’

U.S To Break UK Alliance, Fight WWIII? UK PM Starmer Blasts Trump For Calling Zelensky a ‘Dictator’. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned Donald Trump’s remarks calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator." Starmer defended Zelensky as a democratically elected leader" and justified Ukraine’s decision to suspend elections during wartime, drawing parallels to the UK’s actions during World War II. His criticism comes ahead of his visit to Washington, where he is set to meet Trump and discuss a US security "backstop" to deter future Russian aggression. With tensions rising between the US, UK, and Ukraine, is a diplomatic showdown on the horizon? #KeirStarmer #DonaldTrump #VolodymyrZelensky #UkraineWar #UKUSRelations #TrumpVsZelensky #RussiaUkraineConflict #WorldPolitics #Geopolitics #StarmerVsTrump #USUKShowdown #NATO #UkraineSupport #PoliticalTensions #GlobalDiplomacy #KeirStarmer #DonaldTrump #VolodymyrZelensky #UkraineWar #UKUSRelations #TrumpVsZelensky #RussiaUkraineConflict #WorldPolitics #Geopolitics #StarmerVsTrump #USUKShowdown #NATO #UkraineSupport #PoliticalTensions #GlobalDiplomacy ~PR.152~ED.194~HT.318~GR.124~

Tories: We're not to blame for rise in inflation

The shadow chancellor of the exchequer has defended the previous government for the rise in inflation, instead blaming Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget and other government decisions, including increased spending and borrowing. Mel Stride's comments come after government ministers pointed blame at the previous Conservative government after new data from the Office for National Statistics estimated that the rate of UK inflation rose from 2.5% in December to 3% in. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Ukraine must be at the table, not on the table

The Conservatives have supported the government's standpoint that Ukraine must be present at peace negotiations attempting to put an end to the conflict with Russia. Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Kevin Hollinrake said he "welcomes Trump's efforts" to end the conflict but said that Ukraine "must be at the table, not on the table". Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: We should be worried about 'disappointing' inflation

The Conservatives have said that the "disappointing" rise in inflation is a cause of worry. Kevin Hollinrake, Shadow Levelling Up Secretary, said the 0.5% rise in inflation from December to January was a direct result of Rachel Reeves' budget. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories urge against European army as Starmer visits Paris

Conservative shadow cabinet minister Alicia Kearns has urged the prime minister to make the case that “we don’t need a European army”, ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Paris for a European emergency summit on Ukraine. The shadow Home Office minister said: “We all have to focus on our commitments to Nato, not a distraction by creating a new force.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories accuse Reeves of lying on CV and hiding expenses

The shadow farming minister has accused Rachel Reeves of lying on her CV and hiding expenses while working for a retail bank. Robbie Moore adds Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is "wrong" to back his chancellor and that the allegations are "absolutely damning". But a cabinet minister has claimed that allegations over Reeves' expenses while working for Halifax Bank of Scotland are "totally inaccurate". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ed Davey calls for closer relationship to EU

Sir Ed Davey called for Britain to have a "closer relationship to our European colleagues" as Friday marked the fifth anniversary of Brexit. "We need to get rid of the red tape and the barriers that businesses face," Mr Davey added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Brexit: Regret or Resignation? 'Majority believe it was wrong to leave EU', on the fence to rejoin

Badenoch says there's 'a lot more to do' on Brexit birhday

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said there is "still a lot more to do" on Brexit's fifth birthday. Ms Badenoch called for Sir Keir Starmer to "look at where the opportunities are" as she expressed hopes for a trade deal with the US. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

'Disaster' five years on: Brexit 'is doing so much damage to British economy which needs to grow'