Early release scheme not Labour's fault, says Lammy - as 'naive' ministers accused of 'rookie errors'
Sunday, 15 September 2024 () The early prisoner release scheme is not Labour's fault, the foreign secretary has said, as the Tories accused the government of making "rookie errors".
The foreign secretary insists the prime minister is "seeking to comply with the rules" and an investigation into a Labour donor buying clothes for Sir Keir.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer is under investigation for a possible breach of parliamentary rules after failing to declare that some of his wife's high-end clothes were.. Sky News
The Lib Dems will work "constructively" with Labour to get a "fair deal for the UK", the party's chief whip will say at the opening of their annual conference. Sky News
Labour's biggest union backer has accused the government of being "cruel" over cuts to the winter fuel payment, as it opens a potential rift at the party's.. Sky News
Daivd Lammy has defended the government's decision to cut the winter fuel payment for pensioners, saying "we inherited a £22BN blackhole that affects pensioners and affects families across our country." The foreign secretary said it's "hugely important" that the poorest pensioners are able to get pensioner credit. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The foreign secretary has said the UK and allies will not be "bullied by Putin's shameless grandstanding" as the prime minister faces pressure to allow Ukraine.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer visited the ambassador's residence as part of his visit to Washington DC. The prime minister was joined by foreign secretary David Lammy. It comes before his meeting with President Joe Biden to discuss resolving the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sunday, 15 September 2024 ()
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