Former cabinet minister Mel Stride admits he is considering a Conservative Party leadership bid, saying “I haven’t decided yet, a number of colleagues have approached me”. The shadow work and pensions secretary is viewed as a safe pair of hands within the party and was frequently sent out to tour broadcast studios to defend Rishi Sunak's leadership during the party’s unsuccessful general election campaign. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has said he is prepared to leave the European Convention on Human Rights if it "doesn't serve our interests". Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer receives a hug from former Labour leader Neil Kinnock as the party win the 2024 General Election. 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
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
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has again called for calm after the Manchester Airport video, saying people do not want politicians to exploit the situation for their own political agenda. Roads and tram lines were blocked in Manchester city centre during a Stand Up To Racism demonstration which started outside Andy Burnham’s office on Thursday. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
With just hours to go before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, France's high speed rail network has been hit by so-called 'acts of sabotage'. Some customers have been left unable to make the journey across the Channel due to the disruption, with others severely delayed. The London to Paris operator, Eurostar, has warned a quarter of services will be cancelled over the weekend - with many others diverted. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Protesters are being urged to listen to the family of a man kicked by a police officer at Manchester Airport and ensure calm prevails after a second night of demonstrations. Rochdale Labour MP Paul Waugh, who has met with the family involved in the incident at the airport, said that the family want to "send out a message of calm" and that their priority is "seeking justice". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Large queues form at London St Pancras railway station as Eurostar services are being hit by cancellations as a result of a "malicious attack" on the service in France. One in four Eurostar trains will be cancelled on today and over the weekend following “co-ordinated” vandalism which caused disruption ahead of the Olympics in Paris. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
![Mel Stride admits considering Tory leadership bid [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240722/1382447604-Mel-Stride-admits-considering-Tory-leadership-bid.jpg)
![Labour heading for landslide victory, says Mel Stride [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240703/1380398670-Labour-heading-for-landslide-victory-says-Mel-Stride.jpg)
![Starmer receives big hug from Kinnock as Labour win [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240705/1380634230-Starmer-receives-big-hug-from-Kinnock-as-Labour.jpg)
![Rishi Sunak concedes defeat to Labour and Keir Starmer [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240705/1380631626-Rishi-Sunak-concedes-defeat-to-Labour-and-Keir.jpg)
![Corbyn holds onto Islington North as an independent [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240705/1380628332-Corbyn-holds-onto-Islington-North-as-an-independent.jpg)
![Davey arrives in Kingston-upon-Thames for election count [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240705/1380621142-Davey-arrives-in-Kingston-upon-Thames-for-election.jpg)
![Andy Burnham calls for calm after Manchester Airport video [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240726/1382962518-Andy-Burnham-calls-for-calm-after-Manchester-Airport.jpg)
![Eurostar customers face chaos after cancellations [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240726/1382953582-Eurostar-customers-face-chaos-after-cancellations.jpg)
![Family of man kicked by police officer want to see 'calm' [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240726/1382938520-Family-of-man-kicked-by-police-officer-want.jpg)
![Queues grow in St Pancras after Eurostar cancellations [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240726/1382934468-Queues-grow-in-St-Pancras-after-Eurostar-cancellations.jpg)
