Badenoch 'unlikely to apologise over fake Reform membership claim'

Reform UK calls on Badenoch to apologise over 'fake' members

Reform UK has called on Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch to apologise after she accused Nigel Farage’s party of "fakery” over membership numbers. Report by ETEMADIL. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Shadow minister heaps praise on Tory leader Kemi Badenoch

Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Kevin Hollinrake insists Kemi Badenoch is the "right person" to the lead the Conservative Party saying, "she is very strong, she's very optimistic, she is very bold". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch accuses govt of 'playing politics' with Waspi women

Kemi Badenoch has accused the government of "breaking promises" and "playing politics with the Waspi women". Labour has chosen not to compensate women born in the 1950s, claiming most knew about changes to the state pension age. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer responded saying, "the number one job of this government was to put the finances back in order after the last government lost control". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Philp: PM disgraceful for calling grooming fears far right

Chris Philp says it is "absolutely disgraceful" that Sir Keir Starmer has labelled those "who are raising legitimate concerns" about grooming gangs as "far right". The shadow home secretary adds Elon Musk's social media attack on Labour's safeguarding minister Jess Phillips was "wrong", but says debate on the subject should not be "shut down". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Chris Philp demands grooming gangs inquiry

Chris Philp has demanded an inquiry into the grooming gangs. The shadow home secretary said it is "quite clear a public inquiry is urgently needed and it's wrong that the Labour government have refused to give one." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Philp dismisses new migration powers as 'laughable'

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has dismissed the government's proposed powers to address illegal immigration as "laughable", claiming they will have no impact. He emphasised the importance of a strong deterrent, such as the Conservatives' Rwanda plan, in preventing small boat crossings in the English Channel. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Philp urges vigilance on Chinese influence in UK

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has called for vigilance against Chinese infiltration after reports of a suspected spy, H6, meeting former PMs Theresa May and David Cameron. Philp dismissed claims of a substantive relationship but warned of China's efforts to infiltrate universities, businesses, and government. He said that anyone with concerns about potential influence should contact security services immediately. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Nigel Farage reveals Reform party has 170,000 members

Nigel Farage has revealed his party has reached 170,000 members in a speech delivered at the Reform UK Conference in Essex. The Reform UK leader Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Nigel Farage speaks at Reform UK conference

Nigel Farage praised the Reform party for overtaking the Conservatives. Speaking to Reform UK's East Midlands conference in Leicester on Friday, the Reform UK leader said the party has "35,000 members more" since Boxing Day alone. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn