Sir Keir Starmer has insisted Labour is being “straight” with voters, as the party faced criticism over the decision to ditch a key pledge to spend £28 billion a year on green projects.
“Every family knows that they’ve had to adjust their plans.
We’ve now had to adjust our plans,” he said during a visit with Rachel Reeves to an advanced manufacturing research facility in the West Midlands.
Report by Covellm.
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
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has described a planned average 21% increase to water bills as a “bitter pill” for consumers amid the sewage pollution scandal and cost-of-living crisis. Household water bills in England and Wales are to rise by an average £19 a year over the next five years. Rachel Reeves promised the Government will “get a grip” on the water sector. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a plan to grow the economy, including building new housing and infrastructure. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer's team have begun arriving at ahead of a cabinet meeting at Number 10 later this morning. Deputy PM Angela Rayner, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Chief Whip Sir Alan Campbell were all seen arriving at Downing Street. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says there are "two different futures on the ballot box", in his final campaign speech before Thursday's general election. Speaking in the West Midlands, the Labour leader adds the election is an opportunity to "turn a page and rebuild the country". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson visited a nursery in the West Midlands on Monday morning as the party announced plans to deliver 3,000 nurseries. Whilst talking to parents, Sir Keir noticed a curious toddler playing with his shoes. 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
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
Sir Keir Starmer confirms Labour is ditching its policy of spending £28bn a year on its green investment plan.
Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on..
![Ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240716/1381811366-Ministers-arrive-in-Downing-Street-for-Cabinet.jpg)
![Reeves: Increases to household water bills a ‘bitter pill’ [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240711/1381294750-Reeves-Increases-to-household-water-bills-bitter.jpg)
![Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils plan for growth [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240708/1380959022-Chancellor-Rachel-Reeves-unveils-plan-for-growth.jpg)
![Starmer's key team arrive ahead of cabinet meeting [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240706/1380734422-Starmer-key-team-arrive-ahead-of-cabinet.jpg)
![Starmer: Two different futures are on the ballot box [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240703/1380488110-Starmer-Two-different-futures-are-on-the-ballot.jpg)
![Toddler fascinated by Keir Starmer’s shoes on nursery visit [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240610/1378119342-Toddler-fascinated-by-Keir-Starmer-shoes-on.jpg)
![Ministers depart Downing Street after a Cabinet meeting [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240716/1381825294-Ministers-depart-Downing-Street-after-Cabinet-meeting.jpg)
![Gareth Southgate resigns as England manager [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240716/1381824016-Gareth-Southgate-resigns-as-England-manager.jpg)
![Conservatives proud of defence record [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240716/1381816244-Conservatives-proud-of-defence-record.jpg)
![Govt: We will work with whoever is in the White House [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240716/1381811484-Govt-We-will-work-with-whoever-is-in.jpg)
![Starmer ditches £28bn green investment pledge [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240208/1365207800-Starmer-ditches-£28bn-green-investment-pledge.jpg)
