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 insists the arrest of a 44-year-old Turkish man suspected of being a supplier of small boats is a "significant piece of the jigsaw" in tackling Channel migrant crossings, but says he was "not pretending it's the silver bullet". The suspect was detained at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam on Wednesday after a joint investigation by Dutch and Belgian authorities, and the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA). 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 has rejected civil servants' demands for a four-day working week, hours after a minister said: "We're not living in the 1970s." Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer welcomes Romanian counterpart, Marcel Ciolacu, outside Number 10.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street for Prime Ministerâs Questions. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Keir Starmer's arrival at COP29, with a promise to drastically cut the UK's carbon emissions by 81%, will be a small ray of sunshine in an otherwise gloomy start.. Sky News
Moscow is raising alarm after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnsonâs comments about sending British troops to Ukraine, warning that any NATO intervention could escalate tensions significantly. As Johnson continues to advocate for stronger UK support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, Russian officials have made it clear that they view any foreign military presence in Ukraine as a direct act of aggression. This video explores the impact of Johnsonâs statements on global security, the UKâs role in the conflict, and the potential fallout between NATO and Russia. Will his push for further involvement in Ukraine lead the UK into direct conflict with Moscow? Tune in for a detailed breakdown of these growing geopolitical tensions.
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In a shocking statement, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns that the UK could be forced to send troops to Ukraine if military aid is reduced and the conflict with Russia takes a turn for the worse. Johnson also expressed concerns about Donald Trump's potential impact on Ukraine's survival, suggesting that some Republican voices could undermine support for Zelensky's government. With the stakes higher than ever, Johnson emphasizes that Russia's victory in Ukraine would destabilize Europe and beyond. Watch this video for an in-depth analysis of Boris Johnson's warning and what it means for Ukraine, NATO, and global security.
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Mel Stride blamed GDP figures showing growth slowed between July and September on the Labour government âtalking down of the economyâ. UK economic growth slowed between July and September relative to the previous quarter, according to official data, in a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Wes Streeting "crossed the line" by opposing assisted dying in public and the argument shouldn't "come down to resources", a Labour peer has said. Sky News
Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds announces Labourâs plans to create a pension âmegafundâ to help unlock billions of pounds of investment in businesses and infrastructure. She said, âwe are looking at putting forward the biggest and boldest pension reforms in a generationâ.
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Labour MPs who are opposed to legalising assisted dying believe the momentum is swinging behind their side of the campaign, Sky News has learnt. Sky News
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch thanks Sir Keir Starmer for his âalmostâ warm welcome as she gives an address at PMQs for the first time since becoming Tory leader. She says, "it is an immense privilege and the honour of my life to lead the Conservative party."
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Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street after congratulating Donald Trump for winning a second term as President of the United States.
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