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.
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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.
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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
Earlier this month, Putin warned the West that Moscow might supply arms to other countries capable of striking Western targets. This was a response to NATO countries providing Ukraine with long-range missiles used against Russian targets.
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At the UN Security Council on Friday, a representative from Conflict Armament Research said his organisation had detailed the components of missiles used against Ukraine and says the evidence shows they originated in North Korea.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says “I know you're frustrated with me, frustrated with our party” as he makes a final bid to win votes in the general elections on Thursday. Speaking at a campaign event in Staffordshire, he says “when you go to the polls on Thursday you have to remember this is not a by-election. This is a choice about who governs our country for years”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer asks voters to vote for change, saying unless they do “change won’t happen”. After delivering a speech at Hitchin Town Football Club in Hertfordshire, he was asked if he was concerned about being the least popular Labour leader. He responded saying, “I stand on my record”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey has completed a bungee jump in his latest election campaign stunt. He was heard shouting "vote Liberal Democrat" while dangling in the air after his jump in Eastbourne.
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England fans celebrate after The Three Lions make a comeback beating Slovakia 2-1, reaching the Euro 2024 quarter finals. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Upbeat England fans celebrate as England score two goals in stoppage time. Slovakia looked out on their feet at full-time and it did not take England long to capitalise at the start of extra time as Kane headed home a flick-on from late substitute Ivan Toney to turn the tie on its head. 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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