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
With Labour's general election victory in the rearview mirror, eyes are turning to the next battle: who will be the party's next candidate for London mayor. Sky News
Kemi Badenoch has accused the government of "breaking promises" and "playing politics with the Waspi women". Labour has chosen not to compensate women born in the 1950s, claiming most knew about changes to the state pension age. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer responded saying, "the number one job of this government was to put the finances back in order after the last government lost control". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for Prime Minister's Questions, as the Labour leader faces Kemi Badenoch in the Commons for the final PMQs of the year. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The homelessness minister says compensating Waspi women over changes to the state pension age "wouldn't be an appropriate use of taxpayers' money". Rushanara Ali adds the government "recognises this is going to be disappointing for women born in the 50s", but that Labour remains committed to the "vital" triple-lock system. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Three members of Sara Sharif's family have been found guilty over the 10-year-old's death after years of horrific abuse. Her father Urfan Sharif, 42, and stepmother Beinash Batool, 30, were found guilty of her murder while her uncle Faisal Malik, 29, was convicted of causing or allowing her death following a trial at the Old Bailey. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Alternative healer, Hongchi Xiao, 61, has been jailed for 10 years at Winchester Crown Court for the manslaughter of a type 1 diabetic woman who stopped taking insulin at his slapping therapy workshop. Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, died at Cleeve House in Seend, Wiltshire, in October 2016 while taking part in the Paida Lajin therapy event, which sees patients being slapped or slapping themselves repeatedly. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been given a five-year non-harassment order at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. However, the judge has deferred sentencing of Hogg, 32, on a domestic abuse charge against his estranged wife until 9th January. Hogg, who currently plays for Montpellier in the French Top 14 league, earlier admitted breaching bail conditions by repeatedly contacting Gillian Hogg in June. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Police are investigating more than five people who may have "facilitated" Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged sexual abuse. There are growing numbers of claims that the former Harrods boss routinely sexually assaulted his employees. The Egyptian businessman died in 2023 at the age of 94, before the allegations came to light. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
British former soldier Daniel Khalife has been found guilty of breaching the Official Secrets and Terrorism Acts by collecting sensitive information and passing it to agents of Iran. The 23-year-old, who has already admitted escaping from prison, was cleared at Woolwich Crown Court of carrying out a bomb hoax. Report by Jonesia. 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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