The prime minister said the UK would remain open the option of retaliatory measures after Donald Trump hit steel and aluminium imports with 25% tariffs. Keir Starmer described the US government's metal tariffs as "disappointing" and added: "We will keep all options on the table." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister has said he "welcomes talks between Ukraine and the US" as he addressed the House of Commons on Wednesday. During Prime Ministers' Questions, Sir Keir Starmer added that "we must now re-double our efforts to get a lasting and secure peace" as he confirmed a meeting on Saturday with international leaders to further discuss peace plans. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Government ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with the prime minister on Tuesday morning. David Lammy, Ed Miliband, John Healey and Bridget Phillipson are seen walking into No 10 ahead of the meeting with Sir Keir Starmer. It comes as the PM defends his decision to cut welfare benefits for working age people.
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A Labour MP's bill to prevent children from "doom scrolling" on social media is expected to get government backing today, after its proposals were watered down. Sky News
A newly elected Labour MP has gone public with his objections to the government's proposed farm tax, saying it would "penalise" small farms in rural communities. Sky News
The shadow environment secretary has blasted the Labour government for the "third" increase in energy bills since coming to power. Victoria Atkins also criticised the government's approach to energy, including "plonking pylons across the country".
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Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, promises to “boost” enforcement on illegal immigrants after footage of raids were released as part of a border security crackdown. Cooper says, "the rules need to be respected and enforced".
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The captain of the Solong cargo ship who was arrested after crashing into an oil tanker in the North Sea off the coast of East Yorkshire is a Russian national, according to the ship's owner.
Police have opened a criminal investigation into the crash and arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
One man is missing, presumed dead, following the incident.
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A government minister has described the US tarriffs on steel and aluminium "disappointing" as they take effect today. Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury James Murray confirmed the UK are in negotiations with the US "as we speak" but said the government is unlikely to immediately retaliate. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn