Mel Stride has commended Rishi Sunak's 'clarity' ahead of a TV debate this evening, as he claims Labour are unclear on their tax plans should they win the election.
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Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride has defended the Prime Minister's handling of the betting scandal saying Rishi Sunak has dealt with it in the 'right way'.
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Mel Stride says it is "really good news" that inflation has fallen to its 2% target. The work and pensions secretary adds the economy is now at a "crucial turning point" and that he is "fearful" the economy would "go back to square one" under Labour. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mel Stride said that the Conservatives have a “very clear plan” to cut taxes, ahead of the party’s election manifesto launch.
The Work and Pensions Secretary insisted that any cuts in tax would be fully funded, saying “that is the distinction between the Labour party and ourselves.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride has criticised Labour's tax plans, insisting that a Labour government would see a significant tax hike for working people.
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Mel Stride, the Work and Pensions Secretary, described Mark Logan’s defection to Labour as "sad." However, he emphasised that Mr Logan’s letter explaining his decision did not mention any policies that attracted him to Labour. Stride argued that this is indicative of a Labour Party that "frankly has no plan." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers arrive at 10 Downing Street amid mounting speculation that the prime minister may call a general election later today. Asked by the media if an election was about to be called, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride jokes: "Too much rain". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says he has 'no doubt' that police will look Infected Blood report to see if any criminal charges can be brought about. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves welcomes today’s drop in inflation but rejects claims it shows the Conservative government’s plans are working. Speaking in Swindon on the day the Office for National Statistics reported inflation fell to 2% in May (down from 2.3% in April) – Rachel Reeves said families continue to struggle with higher household bills during the cost-of-living crisis. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK economy recorded no growth in April, according to the Office for National Statistics. Gross domestic product was flat during the month, following growth of 0.4% in March, the ONS said. Responding to the figures, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: “The Prime Minister says the economy has turned a corner, but the numbers today show that the economy is flatlining, there is no growth at all. It is this prime minister that has presided over this state of affairs." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Government minister Mel Stride insists that “we are seeing a resilient labour market,” despite official figures revealing that Britain’s unemployment rate has risen to its highest level for nearly a year as further cracks show in the jobs market. The Office for National Statistics said the rate of UK unemployment rose to 4.3%. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jeremy Hunt has said it is "encouraging" that ONS figures show the UK economy has grown by 0.6% between January and March. The chancellor argues that Labour is the party "gaslighting" the public by saying everything is "going wrong with the British economy" and that the latest statistics show Britain's longer term prospects are "significant". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
NHS medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis has warned that the NHS will be under extra pressure and face disruption as junior doctors walk out for further industrial action tomorrow from 9am. Emergency and urgent care will be prioritised but many appointments and procedures may be postponed.
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Labour say they will reform the primary care system to ensure patients can get GP appointments and GPs can get jobs. Shadow Health Secretary said the situation would be improved under a Labour government training up more doctors, reducing bureaucracy for GPs and increasing funding into the system.
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Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has shown off his skills at practicing yoga on a paddleboard while on the election campaign trail.
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Sir Keir Starmer has defended his swift action on suspending a Labour candidate who bet against himself in the election. The Labour leader said the issue speaks to the choice at the General Election and the inaction from the Conservatives.
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Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey says he is shocked by the betting scandal plaguing the Conservative Party and calls for a review of gambling regulations. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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