Greater Manchester Police chief constable Stephen Watson admits to multiple failings by officers investigating grooming gangs in Rochdale and calls out the “inadequacy” of the organisation’s response.
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Sir Keir Starmer insists there is a “material difference” between investigations into Conservative candidates and officials and the former police probe into Angela Rayner. The Labour leader says: "The Tories caught up in this gambling escapade are openly admitting that they did it." Greater Manchester Police dropped the investigation in May and concluded Ms Rayner would face no further police action. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mel Stride said his party does not owe apology to Labour's deputy leader, adding that ''police have passed information over to the local authority''. Greater Manchester Police announced Angela Rayner is to face no further action over her past homes arrangement. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rochdale’s new MP Paul Waugh is heckled during his speech as Labour take back the constituency from George Galloway. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chairs a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
When asked about the upcoming election in the United States, James Murray emphasised the importance of working on relationship between the UK and US which is ''more important than any individual person''. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn