Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has suggested Britain should introduce tariffs on US electric vehicles in retaliation for President Donald Trump's higher taxes on steel imports. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey criticised the government for failing to properly consult bereaved families before confirming Grenfell Tower’s demolition. He urged the importance of involving survivors and relatives at every stage. Davey also encouraged ministers to speed up the removal of dangerous cladding from other buildings to prevent future tragedies. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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
Sir Ed Davey says the UK should only host a state visit with Donald Trump if he "delivers" on support for Ukraine. The Liberal Democrat leader adds the US president-elect "craves" a visit, but that he must bring "what we need first for Britain and Europe's defence and security". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey toured Burwell Print Centre in Cambridgeshire, commending its work supporting adults with additional needs. He discussed concerns over the government's underfunding of special education and called for quicker support for schools and local councils. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government is “determined to get to two and half percent” of GDP for defence spending which she says is “very ambitious”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with Donald Trump this week, Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says there cannot be a Ukraine peace settlement that is seen as a "win for Russia". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer receives a standing ovation as he states the “Scottish people stand with the people of Ukraine”. Speaking at the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow the prime minister says: "Nobody wants the bloodshed to continue, least of all the Ukrainians”. Sir Keir insists “Britain will take a leading responsibility, we have to be ready to play our role if a force is required in Ukraine, once a peace agreement is reached”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Hundreds of people march on the Russian Embassy in London, marking the upcoming third anniversary of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The demonstration, organised by a coalition of groups under the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, is showing support for Ukrainians both in the UK and back home. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An organiser of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign speaks about his “frustration” of the current political “betrayal” around the war in the eastern European country. Referencing Russia’s “122,000 recorded war crimes” in Ukraine, Christopher Ford says “the perpetrator of these crimes could be rewarded with conquest”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The First Minister Humza Yousaf has met with the family of Emma Caldwell after it was announced a public inquiry will be held to examine the police’s response to her murder almost 20 years..