Labour says Tories are trying to 'distract' from 'partygate'
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Labour says Tories are trying to 'distract' from 'partygate'
Shadow Attorney General Emily Thornberry says plans announced by the government to overhaul EU laws copied over after Brexit is about "trying to distract the public" from the Sue Gray report and partygate.
She adds Labour wants the prime minister to "own up" to what "he knows" he did.
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Shadow foreign minister Wendy Morton calls for āpragmatismā and ācalm headsā over negotiations for a Ukraine peace deal following the clash between President Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden says there are āstill big questionsā to be answered over the governmentās defence spending commitments, citing the possibility of the extra money going to āMauritius to lease back the Chagos Islandsā. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says the government needs to be ātransparent with the British peopleā over the amount of extra money being spent on defence. Earlier today Defence Secretary John Healey suggested the real-terms increase in defence spending year-on-year will be only around half the Ā£13.4 billion figure cited by the prime minister yesterday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow environment secretary has blasted the Labour government for the "third" increase in energy bills since coming to power. Victoria Atkins also criticised the government's approach to energy, including "plonking pylons across the country".
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The Conservatives have voiced disappointment at the US decision not to support a UN resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine ā even though it was co-sponsored by the UK. However, Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins says it is still important to support President Trump in his wish to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict, despite the US siding with Russia in last nightās vote.
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Sir Ed Davey called for Britain to have a "closer relationship to our European colleagues" as Friday marked the fifth anniversary of Brexit. "We need to get rid of the red tape and the barriers that businesses face," Mr Davey added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said there is "still a lot more to do" on Brexit's fifth birthday. Ms Badenoch called for Sir Keir Starmer to "look at where the opportunities are" as she expressed hopes for a trade deal with the US.
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Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson said the government is still hoping for a "better deal" five years on from Brexit. "We don't think that the deal the previous government negotiated was a good one - we think there's more that we can do," she added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Six takeaways as Ursula von der Leyen marks 100 days in office
President Donald Trump's withdrawal of support for Ukraine has up-ended EU relations with the US in her first 100 days, and prompted pledges to ramp up defence spending.
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EU militarization is a ādeep concernā for Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated, warning that the blocās increased defense spending is āprimarily aimed at Russiaā and undermines peace efforts in Ukraine. During an emergency summit, EU leaders approved an ā¬800 billion rearmament plan. Moscow has slammed the move, accusing the EU of fueling confrontation instead of seeking diplomacy.
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Ukraine may receive NATO-level security guarantees without formal membership, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni suggested. Speaking at an EU summit, she dismissed the idea of deploying European peacekeepers, advocating for a āmore durableā solution. Her remarks come as Washington rules out NATO membership for Ukraine, favoring alternative security assurances amid tensions with Russia.
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Sue Gray, Sir Keir Starmerās former chief of staff, took her seat in the House of Lords on Tuesday. Ms Gray was sworn in as Baroness Gray of Tottenham just months after departing her government role. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers are set to implement āradicalā reforms to the civil service, focusing on improved efficiency and performance. Under new proposals, under-performing staff could leave voluntarily, and senior officials' pay will be linked to performance. Pat McFadden stressed the need for better value for money and greater freedom for civil servants. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Bereaved families and communities are coming together to mark the fifth anniversary of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in a nationwide day of reflection. The bereaved joined a walk along the National Covid Memorial Wall in London, and watched on as flowers werecast from Lambeth Bridge. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Marking five years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Mayor of Lambeth John-Paul Ennis and MP Florence Eshalomi joined bereaved families at the National Covid Memorial Wall in London. Ennis spoke of the wall as a testament to love and loss, while Eshalomi reflected on the personal pain of those left behind. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Emergency services have been called to the Palace of Westminster where a man has scaled one of the buildings. The barefoot man stood on a ledge holding a Palestine flag several metres up Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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