International Development Secretary Liz Truss said French President Emmanuel Macron was wrong to claim the AstraZeneca vaccine is “quasi-ineffective” for the over-65s.She told The Andrew Marr Show on the BBC: “I don’t think it’s right for politicians to be commenting or making decisions about the efficacy of vaccines, that’s why we have independent authorities to look at these vaccines.“In the UK’s case, our authorities have said this vaccine is safe and effective, it’s being rolled out and it’s already making a difference.”
Jeremy Hunt has admitted the Conservative Party are the "underdogs" in the upcoming general election and that winning it "is going to be very tough". Speaking at the Times CEO Summit in London, the chancellor added that he spent his entire first week as Liz Truss' chancellor "unpicking" the former prime minister's mini-budget. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer refrained from commenting on Rishi Sunak's upbringing but criticised Sunak's performance as Prime Minister, likening him to Liz Truss with "unfunded promises." Starmer emphasised the need for change, highlighting Labour's forthcoming manifesto, which he promises will offer hope and outline steps to rebuild the country from day one if elected. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Russian intelligence claims France plans to send 2,000 troops to Ukraine, escalating Western involvement. Reports suggest French forces have already suffered significant casualties, comparable to the Algerian War. Paris allegedly covers up losses to prevent public outrage. President Macron hints at troop deployment and forms a coalition for military training in Ukraine. Moscow warns that Western military presence could trigger a wider European or global conflict.
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World leaders gather at a NATO North Atlantic Council roundtable, including Sir Keir Starmer, Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron. The prime minister is attending his first NATO Summit in Washington DC. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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