Michael Gove says allegations Conservative candidates carried out bets on the date of the general election are "far from ideal" and "deeply regrettable".
The housing secretary adds that he hopes "in the fullness of time people find forgiveness".
Report by Brooksl.
Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Michael Gove says, "you've got to believe you can win", the general election, even if the chances are "slimmer". The levelling-up secretary adds Labour's leadership has driven Birmingham City Council "to the brink of bankrupcy" and is a "test case of the difference between Conservative and Labour policies". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey has reacted to the news that Michael Gove has stood down as an MP ahead of the election, saying: "It's very interesting that a lot of senior Tories in seats that we think we can win are standing down. I think they've seen both the local election results where we're doing really well in those areas and they're seeing the fact that lots of former Conservatives are switching to the Liberal Democrats."
Report by Kennedyl. 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
On the campaign trail in Scotland, Sir Ed Davey calls for change as he says the people of the country have been doubly let down by the Conservatives in Westminster and SNP in Holyrood.
Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative Security Minister Tom Tugendhat defends the government's defence policies amid record-low armed services recruitment. He highlights substantial investments in nuclear technology and advanced equipment like the DragonFire laser system. Tugendhat also expresses the commitment to veterans and criticises Labour for lacking similar support. He underscores the need to enhance recruitment, particularly for the Army, Air Force, and Navy, to ensure national security against threats like those from Vladimir Putin.
Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Whilst out campaigning in Redcar, Rishi Sunak bought fish and chips at a shop called Seabreeze, with customers inside looking on bemused. The Prime Minister handed out the food to the media and Conservative officials. 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
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
Sir Ed Davey is in Stratford on Avon this afternoon supporting his candidate Manuela Perteghella. The Lib Dems leader promises to "fix our broken NHS, get the economy back on track, end the sewage scandal and get the fair deal people so need and deserve". Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
![Gove: You've got to believe you can win the election [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240620/1379073050-Gove-You-ve-got-to-believe-you-can.jpg)
![Ed Davey reacts as Tory exodus continues [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240525/1376454558-Ed-Davey-reacts-as-Tory-exodus-continues.jpg)
!['How dare he?!', Farage responds to Dowden's Russia comments [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240630/1380063542-How-dare-he-Farage-responds-to.jpg)
![Lib Dems: People in Scotland doubly let down [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240629/1379979966-Lib-Dems-People-in-Scotland-doubly-let-down.jpg)
![Tugendhat defends defence policies amid recruitment woes [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240629/1379943342-Tugendhat-defends-defence-policies-amid-recruitment-woes.jpg)
![Sunak buys fish and chips for campaign team [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240628/1379899414-Sunak-buys-fish-and-chips-for-campaign-team.jpg)
![Fans in London react as England trail to Slovakia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240630/1380068166-Fans-in-London-react-as-England-trail-to.jpg)
![Sour mood in Cambridge fanzone as England trail to Slovakia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240630/1380065370-Sour-mood-in-Cambridge-fanzone-as-England-trail.jpg)
![Farage wants inquiry into Channel 4 after 'outrageous smear' [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240630/1380062156-Farage-wants-inquiry-into-Channel-after-outrageous.jpg)
![Ed Davey supports Stratford candidate Manuela Perteghella [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240630/1380057342-Ed-Davey-supports-Stratford-candidate-Manuela-Perteghella.jpg)
