Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick defends the prime minister's handling of the pandemic, saying that he approached it with the "utmost seriousness and sensitivity" and that he has never heard him say that he would inject himself with Covid-19 on live TV, in response to allegations made by Dominic Cummings.
He adds that Matt Hancock has worked "phenomenally hard" and that the Department of Health tried to test "as many people as possible" as they were discharged from hospital before entering care homes.
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Ahead of the King’s Speech, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden says Labour's planning reforms will “get the economy moving”. 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 left Downing Street for the State Opening of Parliament. The King will set out details of the government’s legislative programme for the next session of Parliament during the King’s Speech.
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Ministers depart Downing Street following a Cabinet meeting, passing Larry, the Chief Mouser, in the doorway. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Gareth Southgate has resigned as manager of the England men’s national football team after almost eight years at the helm. It comes just two days after England’s defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024. Despite that disappointment, Southgate has taken the Three Lions to two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final during his time in charge. Prince William, President of the Football Association (FA), tweeted his thanks to Southgate for his leadership. The FA says the process to appoint Southgate’s successor has begun, and they aim to have a new manager confirmed as soon as possible. Report by Jonesia. 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
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick tells BBC Breakfast there are "things that could have been done better" when responding to the pandemic, following explosive claims from the PM’s former aide Dominic..
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