Labour’s Bridget Phillipson says her party will focus on growth if they win the election reiterating their ‘iron-clad’ commitment on no further tax rises.
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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
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says Labour will boost careers advice and work experience in schools to help improve opportunities for young people.
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Labour's Bridget Phillipson says Rishi Sunak has fallen short on delivering his promise of a government of accountability and integrity as a fourth Conservative is understood to be under investigation over allegedly placing bets on the date of the general election. It has been reported that Nick Mason, the party's chief data officer, placed dozens of bets. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson visited a nursery in the West Midlands on Monday morning as the party announced plans to deliver 3,000 nurseries. Whilst talking to parents, Sir Keir noticed a curious toddler playing with his shoes. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson has promised 3,000 new nurseries and 100,000 new places for children if Labour come into government. The plan sets out that classrooms that have been left empty because of falling birth rates will be converted so they can be used, with conversions being funded by revenue raised from ending tax breaks for private schools. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has shown off his circus skills during an election campaign visit in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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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