Labour’s national campaign co-ordinator Pat McFadden hailed his party's successes in the local council elections in England as "tremendous" insisting that the results have "restored a sense of belief in the Labor Party." Report by Covellm.
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden defended Labour’s welfare reforms, saying they aim to support those who cannot work while encouraging employment for those who can. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Civil Service credit cards will be frozen this week under plans to reduce their numbers by 50% and slash Government spending. The Cabinet Office will order almost all of the 20,000 procurement cards used by civil servants to be frozen. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden said the so-called government procurement cards should only be provided to officials when it is essential. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers are set to implement “radical” reforms to the civil service, focusing on improved efficiency and performance. Under new proposals, under-performing staff could leave voluntarily, and senior officials' pay will be linked to performance. Pat McFadden stressed the need for better value for money and greater freedom for civil servants. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer announces an increase in the National Living Wage, calling it a “boost” for everybody subject to it. The Labour leader says the change will make a “significant difference”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow home secretary says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has "lost control of our borders", and that his "complete failure" on immigration will lose Labour voters. Chris Philp adds, "his pledge to smash the gangs is in complete tatters". 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 says since Labour came into government they have deported more than 24,000 people "that have no right to be here". Speaking at the Border Security Summit in London, the prime minister adds, "that would have taken the Rwanda scheme 80 years to achieve". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Seth Rogen appears to have struck gold again with the Apple TV hit, but it wasn't easy. Report by Nelsonj. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Bin workers in Birmingham say they will carry on striking over pay for months, if necessary, as the city council declared a major incident. It comes after talks between the council and Unite the Union failed to bring an end to four weeks of industrial action. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey condemns Donald Trump's tariffs on goods, saying “I think what he is doing is outrageous; it needs to be called out”.
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Prince Andrew’s accuser Virginia Giuffre says she has gone into “kidney renal failure”, and that doctors have given her “four days to live” following a car crash in Western Australia. She said a school bus had driven into her car at 110km/h (68mph), but did not say when or where the crash happened. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls on the government to agree a trade deal with the US as soon as possible, saying “now is the time for us to kickstart that and move at speed”.
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After Britain's opposition Labour party trounced the ruling Conservatives in a host of mayoral races and local elections, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer urges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a..
Rishi Sunak criticised Labour for losing in Harlow after Sir Keir Starmer called it a place Labour had to win '' to be on track to win a general election''.
The prime minister said the local election..
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