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
Jonathan Ashworth and Ellie Reeves have unveiled “Rishi’s Mega Mortgages” estate agents, with the tagline “Every deal will make you worse off!” Speaking at a campaign visit in Croydon, Mr Ashworth said: “We know with five more years of the Tories means five more years of paying more on your mortgages.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour’s Darren Jones says that it is the responsibility of Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage to tackle racism within the party. He said: “When it comes to a political party, if there is evidence of this type of behaviour, it is incumbent on the leaders of those parties to take swift and decisive action.” It comes as a Channel 4 investigation filmed a canvasser saying that migrants crossing the Channel should be used as “target practice”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves has launched Labour's Welsh manifesto. The shadow chancellor promised a "fully costed, fully funded plan" for a stronger Wales. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves says if the Conservative candidates accused of betting on the general election date were in the Labour party, "they would have been suspended by now". The shadow chancellor adds, "this shows it's one rule for Conservatives and another for everyone else". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has discussed plans to grow the economy, help university students and stop small boats crossing the English Channel, with supermarket workers in Wiltshire. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves joined the Labour leader on the visit, and said, "I know the numbers for inflation came down today, but those higher prices seem to be locked in, and we need to bring some stability back to the economy". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves welcomes today’s drop in inflation but rejects claims it shows the Conservative government’s plans are working. Speaking in Swindon on the day the Office for National Statistics reported inflation fell to 2% in May (down from 2.3% in April) – Rachel Reeves said families continue to struggle with higher household bills during the cost-of-living crisis. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Crowds have gathered in Central London to celebrate the capital's LGBTQI+ communities with the annual Pride parade.
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has tried his hand at playing the Scottish Highlands sport of shinty on a visit to Fife today.
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Sir Ed Davey says his party are fighting against boundary changes in Scotland which would make many of their seats SNP in this election. Liberal Democrat leader said however, that he's getting a positive response from voters.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has spoken to veterans on an Armed Forces Day campaign visit in his constituency, promising them improved services through a veterans' bill if the Tories are re-elected. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves claims the Labour Party is the "natural party of British business" while on a visit to Rolls-Royce in Derby. Rachel Reeves said: "In five weeks' time, the British..