Minister resigns over cut to international aid budget

Chancellor defends Starmer's aid budget cuts

Rachel Reeves has defended Sir Keir Starmer's decision to cut the foreign aid budget. It comes as international development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned over the budget cuts. The chancellor said the decision to spend 2.5% on defence "is the right decision in the circumstances we face today as a nation". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Anneliese Dodds resigns following aid budget cuts

Anneliese Dodds has resigned as international development minister over the decision to cut overseas aid to fund a boost to defence spending. Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner reacted as the news broke on Friday, saying she is "really sorry" to hear the news of the resignation. "It is a really difficult decision that was made but it was absolutely right that the prime minister and the cabinet endorse the prime minister's actions to spend more money on defence," she added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch claims PM ‘doesn’t have the balls’ on gender

Kemi Badenoch labels Sir Keir Starmer a "weathervane who twists in the wind" as she claims he "doesn't have the balls" to express his views on gender. Sir Keir, who has previously said "trans women are women", welcomes the Supreme Court ruling and says it is "time now to lower the temperature" of the transgender debate. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sir Keir Starmer travels to Parliament for PMQs

Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street and arrives at Parliament ahead of his first appearance at Prime Minister's Questions after the Easter recess. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Trump, Putin Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack | 26 Killed In J&k, World Leaders Stand With India

World leaders including President Trump, Vladimir Putin, Keir Starmer, and Benjamin Netanyahu have strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. Trump expressed unwavering support for Prime Minister Modi and the people of India, calling the attack "heinous." Putin vowed deeper cooperation to fight terrorism, while leaders from the UK, UAE, France, and Iran issued strong messages of solidarity. The United States, under Vice President JD Vance’s ongoing India visit, reaffirmed its commitment to stand with India against all acts of terrorism. #PahalgamAttack #India #Terrorism #Trump #Putin #KeirStarmer #Modi #JDVance #Israel #France #Iran #UK #UAE #KashmirAttack #IndiaNews #GlobalCondemnation #JammuAndKashmir #SolidarityWithIndia #Netanyahu #WorldLeaders #Peace #AntiTerrorism #NarendraModi #BreakingNews #TruthSocial #AmitShah #GiorgiaMeloni #ThierryMathou #GlobalSupport #TerrorAttack ~HT.318~PR.274~GR.344~ED.103~

PM: England faces a never-ending fight for our flag

Sir Keir Starmer says England faces a "never-ending fight for our flag and what it represents", during a speech to mark St George’s Day at 10 Downing Street. The prime minister shares his worries about the far-right claiming ownership of the English flag at a reception to mark the nation’s patron saint. Sir Keir also praises England for its diversity, pointing to the difference between his "working class" background and his predecessor Rishi Sunak, "an English Hindu", who both become prime minister. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn