Leaders Clash on Tax and Immigration in ITV Election Debate
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Leaders Clash on Tax and Immigration in ITV Election Debate
Seven party leaders and representatives took the stage for ITV's second General Election debate on Thursday evening, addressing issues such as taxes, immigration, and the cost of living.
Former Conservative Chancellor, George Osborne, gives his reaction to the exit poll predicting a massive Labour landslide on ITVâs election coverage, describing it as âthe Tory Partyâs Waterlooâ. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has opened up about the struggles of balancing fatherhood and work while serving as prime minister. Mr Sunak appeared on ITV's 'This Morning' the day before the general election where he admitted "doing this job means I'm not as good a dad or a husband as I would like to be." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
In an interview with ITV's Tonight programme, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been challenged on how much he can grow the economy if he is prime minister.
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Speaking on ITVâs The Leader Interviews - Tonight programme, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage doubled down on his claim that the West "provoked" Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. When asked how he would deal with the Russian President, he told ITV: "Well, we've tried of course through sanctions to weaken him, but all that's actually done is drive him into the arms of China. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer receives a hug from former Labour leader Neil Kinnock as the party win the 2024 General Election. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has won the seat of Richmond and Northallerton in the 2024 General Election on a poor night for the Conservative Party. He has phoned Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on the Labour Partyâs victory. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jeremy Corbyn has held on to the seat of Islington North in the 2024 General Election. Mr Corbyn, a former Labour Party leader, has been MP of the constituency since 1983. This is the first time he has won the seat as an independent candidate. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey arrives in Kingston-upon-Thames ahead of the declaration for his seat as the Liberal Democrats look set for major gains in the 2024 General Election. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Lord Chancellor and Conservative MP Sir Robert Buckland says a defeat in the 2024 General Election âwill take a long time for the Conservative Party to recover from.â Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Leaders and deputies arrive at TV studios in Salford ahead of the ITV multi-party debate. Moderated by Julie Etchingham, the debate will include Penny Mordaunt for the Conservative Party, Angela Rayner for the Labour Party, Daisy Cooper for Liberal Democrats, Stephen Flynn for SNP, Nigel Farage for Reform UK, Carla Denyer for Green Party and Rhun ap Iorwerth for Plaid Cymru. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Conservative Party received a ÂŁ50,000 donation from a firm linked to convicted billionaire businessman Prakash Hinduja, new figures show. Sky News
Rishi Sunak has been urged to stay on as Conservative leader until November amid divisions within the party over how long the contest to replace him should take. Sky News
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns the Conservative party for leaving prisons âat the point of collapseâ. She said, "this crisis is now very close indeed" as she announced a temporary change in the law.
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Shadow Treasury minister Gareth Davies says that the selection of a new Tory party leader may take time, so the party can ensure the "right person" is picked who would be able to "rebuild trust" in the Conservatives. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Two of the contenders to become the next Conservative Party leader have started to bicker in public over leaks to a newspaper, which claimed one had accused the.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer's team have begun arriving at ahead of a cabinet meeting at Number 10 later this morning. Deputy PM Angela Rayner, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Chief Whip Sir Alan Campbell were all seen arriving at Downing Street. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Angela Rayner has arrived at Downing Street as new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer begins to appoint his Cabinet. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner has reacted to the general election exit poll, shortly after it was published at 10pm on Thursday. Ms Rayner described the exit poll predicting a 170-seat majority for her party as âencouraging.â Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer insists there is a âmaterial differenceâ between investigations into Conservative candidates and officials and the former police probe into Angela Rayner. The Labour leader says: "The Tories caught up in this gambling escapade are openly admitting that they did it." Greater Manchester Police dropped the investigation in May and concluded Ms Rayner would face no further police action. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Angela Rayner says she is "looking forward" to showing what Labour can deliver, as she sets out her party's pledge to build more houses and protect tenants. The deputy Labour leader adds, "I relish the opportunity to prove to people why they elected me". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Reacting to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Lisa Nandy has described the past decade and a half of politics as âthe most divisiveâ in her memory. The culture secretary has said that Labour is committed to putting an end to this, and to restore respect in politics and politicians. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A former senior Labour MP has called on the man who took his seat to "provide a full account of all his dealings" with one of his vocal supporters who is now.. Sky News
Holding a review before deciding how to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP is "damaging for the armed forces", the shadow defence secretary has said. James Cartlidge, who was appointed to the shadow cabinet on Monday said: What we've got from Labour today is dither and delay, whereas Keir Starmer has the opportunity to be firm, instead I'm afraid he has been indecisive." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak repeats his insistence that the general election will take place in the second half of the year amid mounting speculation he could have his eye on a summer polling day. Answering a question at PMQs from SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, the prime minister says "there is, Mr Speaker - spoiler alert - there is going to be a general election in the second half of this yearâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The polls have closed in the UK 2024 General election, with Ipsos UKâs exit poll predicting huge gains for Labour, the Liberal Democrats and Reform, and massive losses for the Conservatives and SNP. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insists only the Conservatives have the "courage to stand up to the nationalists" as he launches the Scottish Tory manifesto in Edinburgh. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Swinney says if he were to be re-elected as Scottish First Minister, he would "intensify pressure" on Parliament over Scotland's bid for independence and accuses the Westminster government of "escaping scrutiny" on the subject. After launching his party's manifesto, the SNP leader adds "we cannot be climate deniers" and that it is "irresponsible" of the prime minister to pledge to authorise 100 new oil and gas licenses. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Swinney has said people are "absolutely desperate to get rid of this awful, awful Conservative government", as he launched the Scottish National Party's election manifesto. The SNP leader added Scotland will win its independence through the "power of democracy" and that Scotland could then become an EU member in its own right for the first time. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer hold their first TV debate since the prime minister called a General Election. On the ITV programme, they tackled key issues including immigration, the Israel-Hamas war..