Labour's shadow science secretary, Peter Kyle, said the party aimed to handle the investigation into Diane Abbott's comments fairly.
Kyle stated that the NEC would ensure all representatives meet the high standards set by Sir Keir Starmer, adding that the issue would be resolved within days, allowing Labour to focus on a platform of change for the upcoming election.
Report by Covellm.
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Jeremy Corbyn has said he 'did everything [he] could' to remain within the Labour Party, and will always support its movement despite running as an Independent candidate for Islington North.
He paid tribute to both Diana Abbott and Faiza Shaheen, describing their treatment by the party as 'appalling and disgraceful'. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says Diane Abbott is "free to go forward" as a Labour candidate in the election. Ms Abbott had the whip restored on Tuesday but media reports said she had been banned from standing as a Labour candidate at the next election. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner defends Diane Abbott’s choice to stand as a Labour MP at the next general election saying, "I don’t see any reason why Diane Abbott can’t stand at the next general election." "She’s been cleared as part of an investigation, that is a process and for me I just see that if she wants to stand I don’t see any reason why she can’t", she said.
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Sir Keir Starmer says “no decision has been made” to bar Diane Abbott from standing as a candidate for the Labour Party in July. The Labour leader denies that he is blocking left-wingers standing a for his party, saying “I want the highest-quality candidates”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour's Pat McFadden describes the final run up to the election as "a critical few days," and warns that people should not make assumptions about the outcome of the election. The National Campaign Coordinator said: We are offering change to the country, a chance to turn the page on the to years, but change will only come if people vote for it, and nobody should assume anything about the election campaign on Thursday. 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 visits veterans at a veterans’ coffee morning in the South East of England to mark Armed Forces Day. The Labour leaders said that the day gives an opportunity “to say thank you to all of those who are serving and have served and to remember the contribution that they have made to our country.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Healey, Shadow Defence Secretary, insists that a Labour government would increase defence spending by 2.5% of GDO, saying that he is "totally committed to raising it." He says that Labour will complete a defence review within the first year of government, if elected. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow science secretary Peter Kyle praised Sir Keir Starmer following his appearance on Question Time. The Labour leader was questioend on his plans for migration while Rishi Sunak was questioned about the Tory betting scandal. "I was really proud of Keir and his turning to facing the future and offering the solutions our country needs, and it was in stark contrast to what we saw from the prime minister," Mr Kyle said.
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Shadow science secretary Peter Kyle has insisted every one of Labour's policies will be “fully costed and fully funded” after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt accused Labour of resorting to "playground politics".
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During a rally in Birmingham Nigel Farage says that Reform UK is "what people are talking about at the breakfast table, at work, at the pub, at the bingo hall - wherever people people go, we are the story" before claiming that "many millions already have said that they absolutely going to vote for us. But there are many millions more who have simply not made up their minds and they could come to us over the course of the next four days". The party leader also says that the establishment is "happy" with Keir Starmer taking over from Rishi Sunak because "it's not actually a change of government, it's a change of middle management". Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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The SNP is closing the gap on Labour north of the border - but Scottish votes will still be a big help to Sir Keir Starmer at the ballot box, a Sky News poll.. Sky News
Upbeat England fans celebrate as England score two goals in stoppage time. Slovakia looked out on their feet at full-time and it did not take England long to capitalise at the start of extra time as Kane headed home a flick-on from late substitute Ivan Toney to turn the tie on its head. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
England fans in London express their mixed feelings as the Three Lions are trailing 0-1 to Slovakia in the first Euro knock-out stage. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
England fans in Cambridge look dejected as the Three Lions are trailing 0-1 to Slovakia at half time in the first Euro knock-out stage. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden said earlier today that Moscow allegedly use Facebook pages to grow support for Reform UK adding that "it's a classic example from the Russian playbook" and warning that Kremlin's interference in the general election is "gravely concerning". Responding to these comments, the Reform UK leader calls it a "Russian hoax" saying "how dare he" claiming that the Conservatives "have taken millions of pounds of Russian money over the last few years from their donors". Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage calls for an inquiry into Channel 4, accusing the broadcaster of an "outrageous smear" and being "deeply dishonest", claiming they hired an actor to discredit Reform UK. Channel 4 News as well as the said actor, Andrew Parker, deny the allegations. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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