Sir Keir Starmer insists there is a “material difference” 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.
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Angela Rayner has paid tribute to former deputy prime minister John Prescott following his death aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's. The deputy prime minister described Mr Prescott as "an incredible figure in politics" and revealed he would often ring her after PMQs to offer words of encouragement.
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Downing Street has said the future of the Elgin Marbles is a matter for the British Museum, as Sir Keir Starmer met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Sky News
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in Downing Street to discuss 'common issues', and build on the countries' 'strong partnership'. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has accused the last government of a “one nation experiment in open borders”. In a press conference in Downing Street, the prime minister accused the Conservatives of a “different order of failure” that happened “by design not accident”. Starmer said: “Time and again the Conservative Party promised they would get the numbers down. Time and again they failed, and now the chorus of excuses has begun.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Treasury minister Gareth Davies urges the government to “stick to their promise to meet 2.5% of GDP on defence spending” claiming they “have not actually set out a timetable for the timetable” to do this. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Gareth Davies says people will be asking "what is this Budget for if it's not for growth?", after Rachel Reeves raised taxes by £40bn. The shadow exchequer to the Treasury adds the chancellor's tax increases have sparked a hostile market reaction. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
TV presenter Gregg Wallace has apologised after dismissing complaints about his behaviour as coming from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age”. Facing allegations including “inappropriate sexual jokes”, the MasterChef star posted an apology video on Instagram. Labour MP Dr Rupa Huq, who sits on the Culture, Media and Sport committee welcomed the apology but urged the BBC to address the issue, stating, “bad behaviour shouldn’t continue unchecked.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins criticises Labour's time in office so far as she calls for the party's MPs to join her in a vote to axe the family fam tax proposed as part of Rachel Reeves' budget.
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Labour is set to publish its plan to tackle migration next week - as the number of people who have crossed the Channel under Sir Keir Starmer is understood to.. Sky News
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips says the government is reviewing the sentences given to crimes that largely impact women. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Cabinet ministers arrive at 10 Downing Street for a meeting with the prime minister. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrives at the annual Lord Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall in central London. He will later deliver a speech, and will say “Britain is back” on the world stage, and will be a “trusted ally in uncertain times”, Downing Street indicated. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Palliative care doctor Dr Rachel Clarke has criticised MPs' decision to back assisted dying legislation in England and Wales. She accused the government of neglecting care funding, saying it prioritises making death easier over improving lives. Clarke called the move shameful, arguing that the lack of investment in care services undermines the dignity and quality of life for those in need. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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