Badenoch says failing to spend more on defence 'is not peacekeeping, it is weakness'
Monday, 17 February 2025 Kemi Badenoch has said failing to spend more on defence "is not peacemaking, it is weakness" as Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders face pressure from Donald Trump to increase NATO contributions.
Kemi Badenoch has accused Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement as being "all smoke and mirrors", pointing to rising inflation, increased unemployment and low growth. The Conservative Party leader added, "something has to change, this is chaos". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says banning phones in schools is "not necessary" and instead there is an "emerging battle" to ensure that the content children are consuming online is "suitable for their age". His comments come as the Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the prime minister at PMQs, "teachers and headteachers say the evidence already shows that schools that ban phones get better results". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has left Downing Street for the House of Commons where he will face questions from Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. After PMQs, the prime minister will listen to Chancellor Rachel Reeves deliver her Spring statement. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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
Sir Keir Starmer slammed the previous government's "empty promises" as he set out his plans for improvements to the North of England rail system. "The last government made so many promises, none of which they followed through on. I'm only making promises where we're putting the money on the table right now," Mr Starmer said.
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The Prime Minister has vowed to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire as he announced £415 million in transport funding. It comes after delays to the electrification of the TransPennine route upgrade between Manchester and York following the dropping of the Phase 2 HS2 extension. Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to complete the project by 2030. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Vladimir Putin must be given a deadline to make progress on a Ukraine ceasefire, Sir Keir Starmer said as European allies step up plans to deploy troops and secure a peace deal. The Prime Minister said the Russian president was “playing games” and attempting to drag the Donald Trump-initiated process out to allow his forces time to continue their assaults on Ukraine. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
‘Putin, Stop Your Games’: Starmer has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him to cease his aggressive actions. In a high-stakes meeting, Starmer assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the UK’s unwavering support in Ukraine’s fight against Russia. As tensions escalate, the British leader reinforced his commitment to aiding Kyiv with military and financial assistance, vowing that Putin’s threats would not go unanswered.
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Tensions rise as US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Greenland for a controversial visit to a US military base. The trip, originally planned without consulting Greenlandic and Danish officials, has triggered a diplomatic backlash. Danish PM Mette Frederiksen firmly rejects Trump’s claim that the US "needs" Greenland, reaffirming that Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders.
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Karoline Leavitt during a briefing Shuts Down CNN’s Kaitlan Collins abruptly, cut off mid-question. Collins attempted to ask about the administration’s response to leaked Signal texts but was shut down, with Karoline Leavitt firmly stating, “I am not taking your follow-up.” The incident follows a tense exchange between Collins and President Trump the previous day when he also cut her off mid-question. The controversy deepens as the White House faces scrutiny over national security concerns related to leaked messages. CNN has yet to issue an official comment.
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Sir Keir Starmer holds a bilateral meeting with NATO secretary Mark Rutte at the British Residence amid a peace and security meeting in Paris.
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The European Union has urged its 450 million citizens to stockpile at least 72 hours’ worth of essential supplies amid growing fears of war, cyberattacks, and disasters. EU Prepares for War? EU Crisis Management Commissioner Hadja Lahbib warned that European security is under direct threat due to the Ukraine conflict. While Russia denies any aggression, EU nations like France, Poland, and the Baltic states claim Moscow is a growing danger. EU Prepares for War against Russia.
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kemi Badenoch has spoken out in support of the prime minister's decision to increase defence spending. Speaking during a visit to Glasglow on Thursday, the Conservative party leader said she is pleased..