Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride has said he is 'bemused' by Dan Poulter's comments that the Conservatives have become a 'nationalist party of the right'.
The former health minister and mental health doctor announced he would be defecting to Labour as he could no longer look his NHS colleagues, patients and constituents in the eye.
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Mel Stride admitted he is expecting a ālandslideā victory from Labour, just one day before the general election. The work and pensions secretary said it is "absolutely vital" that there is an opposition in parliament "strong enough to challenge that government through time." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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 āvery clear planā to cut taxes, ahead of the partyās election manifesto launch.
The Work and Pensions Secretary insisted that any cuts in tax would be fully funded, saying āthat is the distinction between the Labour party and ourselves.ā Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Conservative Party received a Ā£50,000 donation from a firm linked to convicted billionaire businessman Prakash Hinduja, new figures show. Sky News
Rishi Sunak has been urged to stay on as Conservative leader until November amid divisions within the party over how long the contest to replace him should take. Sky News
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns the Conservative party for leaving prisons āat the point of collapseā. She said, "this crisis is now very close indeed" as she announced a temporary change in the law.
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Shadow Treasury minister Gareth Davies says that the selection of a new Tory party leader may take time, so the party can ensure the "right person" is picked who would be able to "rebuild trust" in the Conservatives. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Two of the contenders to become the next Conservative Party leader have started to bicker in public over leaks to a newspaper, which claimed one had accused the.. Sky News
The waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England has risen for a second consecutive month, latest figures show - as the new health secretary announced.. Sky News
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he will have to take tough decisions after the Conservatives left parts of the system ābrokenā, including the NHS and prisons. He denied suggestions that the situation was a prelude for unannounced tax decisions but warned that change canāt be delivered overnight. Sir Keir said the work has started and will be delivered as āquickly as we canā in early months and years of government.
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Sir Ed Davey drove a tractor as he continued his election campaign ahead of Thursday's general election. The Liberal Democrats leader vowed to transform the NHS by putting healthcare at the forefront of his party's priorities. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey says the NHS needs urgent funding, having been left 'on its knees' by the Conservatives.
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A man has appeared in court charged with two counts of murder after the discovery of human remains in suitcases in Bristol, and, at a flat in west London. 34-year-old Yostin Andres Mosquera appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates Court earlier today. Police have named the two victims as 62-year-old Albert Alfonso and 71 year old Paul Longworth who lived together at a flat in Shepherds Bush. The suspect had been staying with them. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Southgate and his players touched down in the rain at Stansted Airport, having seen their their hopes of joining the 1966 World Cup winners in Three Lions immortality ended in the same way as the nationās first appearance in a menās continental final against Italy three years ago. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former England World Cup winner, Sir Geoff Hurst insists that although Englandās 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final was disappointing, the team has come a long way under the leadership of manager Gareth Southgate, and that there is reason to be optimistic for the future. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Reacting to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Lisa Nandy has described the past decade and a half of politics as āthe most divisiveā in her memory. The culture secretary has said that Labour is committed to putting an end to this, and to restore respect in politics and politicians. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A former England men's under-21 football team coach said that whilst he is disappointed with Englandās loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, he is pleased to see the progress that the squad has seen under Gareth Southgateās leadership. Nick Levett said: āI think we have got to take some pride in the journey that we have been on so far, but it is always going to be a disappointment ā what could have been a fantastic Monday as opposed to a slightly more sombre Monday.ā 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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