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.
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Sione Tuipulotu has gone from relative unknown to become a URC title-winner, a Lion-in-waiting and now Scotland captain - but admits his journey has not been.. BBC Sport
Labour MP Jess Phillips consoles bereaved families gathered outside Parliament as they campaign to get tougher jail-terms for murderers who kill their victims at home.
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Sir Keir Starmer travels from 10 Downing Street to the Houses of Parliament ahead of his weekly appearance at Prime Minister's Questions. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rahul Gandhi, addressing the Indian diaspora in Dallas, claimed that fear of the BJP and Prime Minister Modi has dissipated since the recent Lok Sabha election. He referenced his post-election Parliament speech mentioning 'Abhayamudra', a symbol of fearlessness in Indian religions. Gandhi asserted that the BJP couldn't comprehend this concept. He emphasized that the diminished fear of the ruling party was not his or Congress's achievement, but a significant accomplishment of the Indian people recognizing democracy's power.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has left No 10 for Parliament where he will face MPs in the first PMQs of the parliamentary session. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour chair Ellie Reeves predicts more “division” and “chaos” within the Conservative Party after Kemi Badenoch was elected as the Tory’s new leader today. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch is declared winner of the Conservative Party leadership contest at an event in central London, defeating rival Robert Jenrick by 53,806 votes to 41,388. The new leader says the Tories have to be "honest" about the "fact we made mistakes" and "the fact that we let standards slip" during her acceptance speech. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Hot off the heels of 'brat' summer, the term coined by British singer Charli XCX has been named the Collins Word of the Year 2024. A spokesperson for Collins Dictionary says their lexicographers discussed the new meaning behind the word 'brat' before deciding on its published definition. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A teenager has been detained for life and will serve a minimum of 17 years for stabbing his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend to death in the street. Logan MacPhail, then aged 16, stalked Holly Newton for an hour through Hexham, Northumberland, before knifing her 36 times in an alleyway. Before handing down the sentence at Newcastle Crown Court, Mr Justice Hilliard said, "what happened in this case should not happen to any child or parent". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The chancellor has defended her Autumn Budget, calling it a "robust fiscal framework" that delivers "stability", despite an adverse market reaction that included a jump in the cost of government borrowing. Rachel Reeves adds that the International Monetary Fund has given her Budget "a clean bill of health". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn