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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The UK economy shrank for a second consecutive month in October, marking the first back-to-back decline since the pandemic. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride criticised the government, claiming it inherited a fast-growing economy but is now "talking down" the UK, causing higher taxes, inflation, and unemployment. Stride warned businesses are "sounding the alarm" due to the government's "doom and gloom" economic narrative. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Shadow Chancellor has described the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as "very encouraging" and "very good news." He emphasised the need for the release of hostages in Gaza, which Mel Stride stated should now be a key priority. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow chancellor has said the rise in inflation to 2.8% is "worrying." UK inflation has risen to its highest level since April driven by an increase in household energy bills, according to official figures.
Mel Stride said a key componenent to the increase has been energy bills. "The winter fuel payment has been removed for a lot of pensioners including the most vulnerable so I think a lot of people will be worried about this," Mr Stride said.
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Mel Stride blamed GDP figures showing growth slowed between July and September on the Labour government “talking down of the economy”. UK economic growth slowed between July and September relative to the previous quarter, according to official data, in a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A senior Conservative has called for a retrial for Lucy Letby, the nurse jailed for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others. Sky News
The shadow home secretary has said it is "morally wrong" for the Labour Party to reject a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. MPs voted down the Conservative Party amendment in the Commons, but Chris Philp urged Sir Keir Starmer to "change your mind". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
MPs in the House of Commons have voted to reject a Conservative Party amendment calling for a national inquiry on grooming gangs. The motion was rejected by 364 votes to 111, a majority of 253. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has urged Kemi Badenoch to "withdraw her wrecking amendment" to the government's bill aimed at protecting children, as the Conservative Party calls for a public inquiry into child grooming gangs.
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Professor Sir Stephen Powis, the NHS national medical director, admits “it’s turning out to be one of the busiest winters in NHS history” as new figures reveal the number of flu patients in hospital is nearly five times the figure at the start of last month.
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A&E NHS staff are under the same pressure as they were "during the height of the pandemic", a health chief has warned, as emergency departments have had their.. Sky News
Black men are "put in disproportionate danger of dying" from prostate cancer due to health inequities and outdated NHS guidelines, a leading charity has said. Sky News
The Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom says she is "concerned" that Sir Keir Starmer "didn't announce increase investment in GPs or anything in the social healthcare crisis". Her comments come after the prime minister gave a speech setting out his plans to reduce NHS waiting times. Helen Maguire adds, "they need to be ready for action". Report by Brooksl. 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 greets French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a bilateral meeting at Chequers, the country house of the serving Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
: About 100 tractors have taken to the streets to protest the government's proposed changes to inheritance tax. Farmers gathered in Oxford city centre, with some seen holding banners saying "Fight the Tax".
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces new sanctions to target the finances of people smuggling gangs. The planned measures are intended to disrupt the flow of money and make it harder for ringleaders to profit from the deadly trade. Lammy says, "together we can strengthen borders, smash the gangs and get those with no right to be here to return to their countries".
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Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced to a community payback order after he admitted abusing his estranged wife, Gillian Hogg, over the course of five years. Sheriff Peter Paterson sentenced Hogg to a community payback order with one year of supervision and a second five-year non-harassment order when he appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court for sentencing on Thursday. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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