Sir Ed Davey arrives in Kingston-upon-Thames ahead of the declaration for his seat as the Liberal Democrats look set for major gains in the 2024 General Election.
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Sir Keir Starmer has teased Sir Ed Davey, as the Liberal Democrat leader vies for a Christmas No1 spot with his charity single, Love Is Enough, sung with the Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir. The prime minister said, "my family was surprised to see the honorable gentleman shamelessly plugging his song" on the steps of No 10 Downing Street. Starmer jokingly added, "we have strict rules against anti-social behaviour". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
After spending the summer trying to get to No 10, Sir Ed Davey is now vying for a Christmas No 1. The Liberal Democrat leader has released a charity single with the Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir, called Love Is Enough. He says the song has "wonderful lyrics" and will raise money for young carers' charities. Report by Brooksl. 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 visited a Christmas tree farm in Tewkesbury to highlight the work of young carers. He joined carers from Gloucestershire to load Christmas trees and discussed their charity single, Love Is Enough, created to raise awareness and funds. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Responding to Sir Keir Starmerās speech setting out the governmentās āplanā, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the prime minster was "moving the goalposts" and calls the lack of GPs "a big part of the problemā. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrats leader, Sir Ed Davey visited high-street businesses calling for a Government U-turn on the rise of the bus fare cap. The Ā£2 cap on single fares that applies on most routes outside London will be replaced by a new Ā£3 cap until the end of 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Budget. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Liberal Democrats have called for Ofwat to be scrapped and for a new powerful regulator to be created in its place. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage hinted at backing from Elon Musk and Donald Trump for the 2029 General Election, saying at a press conference, "Well, that's what friends are for." Farageās comments suggest potential international support as he positions himself and Reform UK for the future political contest. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell says the government will be looking at "bringing in new legislation" to strengthen rules on political donations following reports that billionaire Elon Musk is to make a large donation to Reform UK. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Kevin Hollinrake insists Kemi Badenoch is the "right person" to the lead the Conservative Party saying, "she is very strong, she's very optimistic, she is very bold". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
AA President Edmund King believes Monday morning will be the busiest period of the Christmas getaway on the UK's roads as his motoring organisation predicts āsome 22 millionā drivers will travel today. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Care minister Stephen Kinnock has announced a new funding boost alongside reforms to GP services which he says will "bring back the family doctor".
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57-year-old Brian Whitelock has been jailed for life without parole for murdering his neighbour Wendy Buckney in a savage attack in her own home. Whitelock was released from prison in December 2018 after being deemed a low risk by the Parole Board, having served 18 years over a separate double killing of his friend and brother.
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