Badenoch calls on Starmer to sack minister over property allegations

Badenoch warns Tories could lose all 2021 councils in May

Kemi Badenoch warned that the Conservatives would lose “every single” council they won in 2021 if the general election results were applied to May's local elections. The Tory leader acknowledged the party’s “greatest defeat” in history and predicted a tough battle ahead, although she hoped for slightly better results. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer defends Labour record ahead of spring statement

Sir Keir Starmer defended Labour’s economic record since coming into Government, amid questions from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on why Rachel Reeves will hold her spring statement next week. The Prime Minister said: "We have delivered record investment into this country, had three interest rates cuts in a row, and wages are going up faster than prices which is a massive cost-of-living boost." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch: Net zero by 2050 is impossible

Kemi Badenoch says it is time to be more realistic about net zero, insisting it is “impossible” to reach the target by 2050. Speaking in London, the Conservative Party leader insists she wants ‘a better future and a better environment for our children, but we have to get real’. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Reform names Sarah Pochin for Runcorn by-election

Reform UK has revealed Sarah Pochin as its candidate for the Runcorn and Helsby by-election. The announcement comes after former Labour MP Mike Amesbury resigned, having received a suspended prison sentence for assaulting a man in the street. This marks Sir Keir Starmer's first by-election since taking office in July 2024. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM: Councils must prove they’re fixing potholes or lose cash

Sir Keir Starmer visited a Halfords repair shop in Cambridge with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to see the damage caused by potholes to vehicles. The prime minister warned councils to prove they're tackling the issue or risk losing funding. An additional £4.8 billion will be allocated to roadworks, with councils required to publish progress reports, or face losing 25% of their funding boost. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories defend local record ahead of elections

Conservative co-chairman Nigel Huddleston says the party has a strong track record of delivering value for money through better services at lower costs. He praised local Tory councillors for their commitment to community issues like road maintenance and social care, while downplaying defections as a normal part of politics. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Labour needs to be tougher on welfare reform

The Conservatives have branded the Government’s welfare reforms as too little, too late, with Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall being urged to be tougher. Shadow work and pensions secretary Helen Whately told the Commons: "The fact is £5 billion just doesn’t cut it. With a bill so big, going up so fast, she needed to be tougher." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Watch: Bangladesh Refutes Tulsi Gabbard's Claims on Minority Persecution, Calls Remarks Baseless

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has dismissed U.S. official Tulsi Gabbard’s remarks on the alleged persecution of minorities, calling them baseless and lacking evidence. Dhaka emphasized its efforts to combat extremism and maintain peace. To see what's next, stay tuned for the latest updates! #Bangladesh #Dhaka #TulsiGabbard #USPolitics #ReligiousFreedom #SouthAsia #Geopolitics #HumanRights #MinorityRights #PoliticalNews #Diplomacy #BreakingNews Also Read Bangladesh Slams US Spy Chief Gabbard’s Remarks On Minority Persecution :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bangladesh-slams-us-spy-chief-gabbard-s-remarks-on-minority-persecution-4097771.html?ref=DMDesc Bangladesh Government Refutes Tulsi Gabbard's Claims on Minority Persecution and Misrepresentation :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bangladesh-rejects-gabbards-remarks-on-minority-persecution-011-4097583.html?ref=DMDesc PM Modi Meets US Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard, Discusses Khalistani Threat, Security Cooperation :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/pm-modi-meets-us-intel-chief-tulsi-gabbard-discusses-khalistani-threat-security-cooperation-4097213.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~GR.124~