PM defends handling of pandemic: No decisions have been easy
Boris Johnson has defended the Government's handling of the pandemic in PMQs, saying "none of the decisions have been easy".Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, opened Prime Ministerâs Questions by asking: âThis morning the Prime Ministerâs former closest adviser said âwhen the public needed us most, the Government failedâ â does the Prime Minister agree with that?â
Sir Keir Starmer has left Downing Street for the State Opening of Parliament. The King will set out details of the governmentâs legislative programme for the next session of Parliament during the Kingâs Speech.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chairs a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson made a surprise appearance on the general election campaign trail on Tuesday night, telling a Tory rally: âWeâre all here because we love our country.â
He repeated warnings of a Labour "supermajority" and said a vote for Reform UK would contribute to that majority.
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Labour's leader Keir Starmer has ruled out any radical re-haul of the UK-EU relationships but has made clear his distaste for Boris Johnson's post-Brexit arrangements.
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Ahead of the Kingâs Speech, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden says Labour's planning reforms will âget the economy movingâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Andrew Bowie praised Conservatives' record on defence, calling UK's military one of ''the most advanced and well-equiped'' in the world. The shadow veterans' minister also urged Labour to commit to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak repeats his insistence that the general election will take place in the second half of the year amid mounting speculation he could have his eye on a summer polling day. Answering a question at PMQs from SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, the prime minister says "there is, Mr Speaker - spoiler alert - there is going to be a general election in the second half of this yearâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak travels to the Houses of Parliament ahead of PMQs amid rumours that the prime minister is about to call a snap general election. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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