Conservative's Lord Houchen who has just has won a third term as Tees Valley mayor vowed to work with whoever is the prime minister after the general election.
Ben Houchen praised the Labour leader for wanting to give mayors more power.
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Cabinet ministers sidestepped questions from the press as they arrived for a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. When asked whether the government planned to cut benefits, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall replied, "we're going to be getting people back to work." During the election, Labour promised to increase the employment rate to 80% from its current level of around 75%, which would mean around two million more people in work. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Spiking is to be made a specific criminal offence for the first time, the government revealed on Monday. The new offence would mean perpetrators "feel the full force of the law", prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said. It comes as he met with police and hospitality bosses on Monday morning alongside home secretary Yvette Cooper.
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Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald says she will demand a referendum on Irish unity in her first phone call with Sir Keir Starmer if she wins Ireland's general.. Sky News
Kemi Badenoch has warned the Labour government are "doubling down" on mistakes made by her party in the past. Addressing the CBI conference in London on Monday, the Opposition leader said: "Today, we are all talking about the consequences of the Budget. We still do not know what the full consequences of the legislative programme will be."
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Shadow work and pensions secretary Helen Whately says businesses are "distraught" at the impact of the Budget. It comes as the Confederation of British Industry warns tax rises in the autumn Budget are "undermining investment among UK companies". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative MP James Cartlidge says he āwelcomesā President Bidenās decision to allow Ukraine to begin firing US rockets deep into Russia. He continues saying, "In terms of long-range missiles, this is the right decision to help Ukraine defend itself".
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More flooding is expected as communities continue to deal with the aftermath of Storm Bert. Torrential rain has caused widespread damage across Wales and parts of England, with over 100 flood warnings still in place. In Bradford-on-Avon, the clean-up has just begun, as residents face ongoing challenges from the weekend's severe weather. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The worldās oldest man has died at the age of 112. John Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26 1912 and became the world's oldest living man in April. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A breakthrough in quantum technology has the potential to revolutionise health care, enabling brain scans with unprecedented detail. These advancements could help detect early signs of dementia and other neurological conditions. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Employment minister Alison McGovern has said that the government is announcing the "biggest change to employment help in a generation." Areas with the highest rates of unemployment are set to receive additional NHS support as part of the Government's effort to revitalise employment across the UK. During the election, Labour promised to increase the employment rate to 80% from its current level of around 75%, which would mean around two million more people in work. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Labour leader hailed the win by his partyās candidate David Skaith in the York and North Yorkshire mayoral election, an area he described as āthe heart of Tory territoryā. Appearing at..
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