Labour heading for landslide victory, says Mel Stride
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Labour heading for landslide victory, says Mel Stride
Mel Stride admitted he is expecting a “landslide” victory from Labour, just one day before the general election.
The work and pensions secretary said it is "absolutely vital" that there is an opposition in parliament "strong enough to challenge that government through time." Report by Kennedyl.
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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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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'.
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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
Shabana Mahmood arrives at the Ministry of Justice for the first time in her new role of justice secretary. Top of her teeming in-tray will likely be how to tackle overcrowding in prisons after governors warned cells could be full within a matter of days of Labour taking office. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Newly appointed foreign secretary David Lammy has said he wants to see “an immediate ceasefire” in the Israel-Gaza conflict. “I will do all I can diplomatically to support Joe Biden in bringing about that ceasefire,” he said speaking from the Foreign Office. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Newly-appointed home secretary, Yvette Cooper, has admitted the Labour government has inherited a 'difficult legacy' that will require hard work to tackle. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Newly-apponinted chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has told the Treasury her central mission in government is to restore economic growth. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Members of Keir Starmer's new Cabinet arrive at Downing Street ahead of their appointment. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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