Labour’s Stephen Kinnock accuses the foreign secretary of being “asleep at the wheel” over Afghanistan and making “policy on the hoof”.
The shadow foreign office minister lambasted the government for a “failure of their moral duty” to Afghans who supported the UK and “a terrible failure of planning” after 20 years of military involvement in the country.
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Former Conservative leader William Hague has been elected chancellor of Oxford University, beating Labour peer Peter Mandelson among others to the job. Sky News
Kemi Badenoch has warned the Labour government are "doubling down" on mistakes made by her party in the past. Addressing the CBI conference in London on Monday, the Opposition leader said: "Today, we are all talking about the consequences of the Budget. We still do not know what the full consequences of the legislative programme will be."
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Brandishing a pork pie on a silver tray, John Prescott stood on the stage during his 1995 Labour conference speech and bellowed: "Lies, lies! Porky pies!" Sky News
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida to serve as his National Security Adviser in his second term. A combat-decorated Green Beret with extensive experience in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa, Waltz brings a unique perspective to the role. In this video, we break down the potential impact of his appointment on U.S. foreign policy, particularly on key global conflicts like the Ukraine-Russia war, Israel-Hamas tensions, and relations with China and Iran. How will Waltz’s military background influence Trump’s "America First" agenda? Will his approach shift U.S. strategy on the world stage?
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Two separate attacks in Iran's Sistan and Balochistan province left six people dead, including an IRGC commander and two police officers. The attacks, claimed by Jaish al-Adl, targeted a group returning from a charity event and a police vehicle. The region, bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan, is a hotspot for clashes between Iranian forces and terrorists. Yet, this attack after Netanyahu’s death sparks tensions.
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Tony Chambers, who was formerly in charge of the hospital where Lucy Letby killed seven babies, has spoken publicly for the first time about his role. The former chief executive of the Countess of Chester Hospital gave evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday, beginning with an apology to the families of Letby’s victims. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch vowed to review the UK’s membership of the European Convention on Human Rights. Calling the current system “broken,” she proposed strict migration caps, transparency on costs and benefits, tougher citizenship rules, and zero tolerance for foreign criminals. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A hospital boss has apologised to the families of Lucy Letby’s victims “for the pain that may have been prolonged” by his decision-making. Tony Chambers was chief executive of the Countess of Chester Hospital during the time the neonatal nurse murdered seven babies and attempted to murder seven others in 2015 and 2016. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged Government investment in end-of-life care, regardless of the outcome of the vote on the Assisted Dying Bill. The prime minister described the importance of the vote, adding that investment in care must continue. He highlighted the Government's 10-year plan to strengthen the NHS, ensuring it provides the care people expect, including in end-of-life services. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves said she would study proposals for assisted dying in the coming days, and believed there was enough time for scrutiny of the legislation. She said: “Like all MPs, I need to study the Bill ahead of Friday. It is a big decision, with wide-ranging consequences and so I will be doing that in the next couple of days. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Foreign Minister Stephen Kinnock has urged the UK to "ramp up" its counter-terrorism effort in the wake of increased terror threats in Afghanistan, accusing the government of being "asleep at..