Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride has defended the Prime Minister's handling of the betting scandal saying Rishi Sunak has dealt with it in the 'right way'.
Report by Etemadil.
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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
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
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak campaigned in Teesside, meeting engineering apprentices at Redcar and Cleveland College. When one trainee from Sunak’s Richmond constituency mentioned missing the Great Ayton village fete, Sunak said, "You missed out, everyone was on good form." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
During a general election campaign visit to a primary school in Teesside, the prime minister Rishi Sunak helped children make a fruit salad. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mel Stride has commended Rishi Sunak's 'clarity' ahead of a TV debate this evening, as he claims Labour are unclear on their tax plans should they win the election.
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Mel Stride says it is "really good news" that inflation has fallen to its 2% target. The work and pensions secretary adds the economy is now at a "crucial turning point" and that he is "fearful" the economy would "go back to square one" under Labour. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mel Stride said that the Conservatives have a “very clear plan” to cut taxes, ahead of the party’s election manifesto launch.
The Work and Pensions Secretary insisted that any cuts in tax would be fully funded, saying “that is the distinction between the Labour party and ourselves.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride has criticised Labour's tax plans, insisting that a Labour government would see a significant tax hike for working people.
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Mel Stride, the Work and Pensions Secretary, described Mark Logan’s defection to Labour as "sad." However, he emphasised that Mr Logan’s letter explaining his decision did not mention any policies that attracted him to Labour. Stride argued that this is indicative of a Labour Party that "frankly has no plan." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers arrive at 10 Downing Street amid mounting speculation that the prime minister may call a general election later today. Asked by the media if an election was about to be called, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride jokes: "Too much rain". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says he has 'no doubt' that police will look Infected Blood report to see if any criminal charges can be brought about. 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 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
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.
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