Keir Starmer, the UK’s newly elected prime minister, tells Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a call this morning that he looks forward to “further deepening the close relationship between the two countries,” according to the British readout. Starmer stresses the “clear and urgent need for a ceasefire” in Gaza, as well as a return of hostages and increase in humanitarian aid reaching Gazans. The British premier says it is important “to ensure the long-term conditions for a two-state solution were in place, including ensuring the Palestinian Authority had the financial means to operate effectively.”
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Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to "hit the ground running" with a focus on delivery from day one after returning his party to government for the first time in 14.. Sky News
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has welcomed the improved relationship with Prime Minister Keir Starmer following a meeting in Edinburgh.
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Speaking on ITV News, former leader Lord Kinnock says the exit poll's prediction of a Labour landslide is "the greatest comeback since Lazarus". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Labour government has made a swathe of announcements as it enters its first full week in power, including plans to liberalise planning laws, boost dentist.. Sky News
Defence Secretary John Healey has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with the Labour government making a new pledge on sending arms to Ukraine. Sky News
Jess Phillips has retained the seat of Birmingham Yardley, fending off a strong challenge from Jody McIntyre, the candidate for George Galloway’s Workers Party of Britain. The Labour MP struggled to deliver her acceptance speech as Workers Party supporters chanted as she spoke. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivers a victory speech in central London as his party passed the 326 seats needed for a majority government. Sir Keir will be confirmed as prime minister on Friday. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has won the seat of Richmond and Northallerton in the 2024 General Election on a poor night for the Conservative Party. He has phoned Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on the Labour Party’s victory. 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 Penny Mordaunt has lost the seat of Portsmouth North to Labour’s Amanda Martin. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jeremy Corbyn has held on to the seat of Islington North in the 2024 General Election. Mr Corbyn, a former Labour Party leader, has been MP of the constituency since 1983. This is the first time he has won the seat as an independent candidate. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Lord Chancellor and Conservative MP Sir Robert Buckland says a defeat in the 2024 General Election “will take a long time for the Conservative Party to recover from.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has met with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, having committed to establishing a “different and better” way of working with the four nations of the UK. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has set out plans for a new UK Border Security Command to tackle small boats crossing the English Channel. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in Edinburgh, celebrating the party's victory in the nation. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Crowds have lined the streets to pay respect to Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow ahead of his funeral in Pontefract. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn