Conservative leadership candidate Mel Stride condemns “deeply irresponsible” comments made by Nigel Farage after the stabbing of three girls in Southport.
The Reform UK leader posted messages on social media that seemed to question information provided by police over the suspect.
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Dan Walker from 5 News speaks to Nigel Farage in Washington DC ahead of Donald Trump’s second inauguration as President of the United States. The Reform UK leader explains why he believes Mr Trump is “what the world needs”, and where he stands with Elon Musk following differences of opinion over Tommy Robinson. When asked if he genuinely thought he could be the next UK prime minister, Mr Farage responded: “Yes, I do.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage has renewed calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs, criticising the Jay Review as inadequate. Speaking at Reform UK’s North West conference, he claimed a targeted investigation was needed into what he described as “deeply racist” crimes. Farage said grooming gangs, “predominantly of Pakistani origin,” targeted white working-class girls and that understanding the scale and motives of these crimes was crucial to stopping them. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage has said that he is “thoughtful” when asked if the UK should consider bringing back Shamima Begum. The Reform UK leader said that “instinctively” it is not something he would want to do but he is “now thoughtful” about the matter. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage has revealed his party has reached 170,000 members in a speech delivered at the Reform UK Conference in Essex. The Reform UK leader
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Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "should have acted earlier" to ensure Tulip Siddiq left the government over an anti-corruption investigation into her wider family in Bangladesh. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow chancellor says the Treasury "should not be popping champagne corks" over the unexpected dip in inflation to 2.5% in December. Mel Stride adds the government has "killed growth stone dead" after inheriting an economy that was "much better than they make out". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has called for Prime Minister Starmer to sack Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, arguing it is “impossible” for her to continue as anti-corruption minister while facing allegations linked to her aunt’s political movement in Bangladesh. Stride said, “If you’re in a Ministerial position, you have to be in a position to actually conduct the responsibilities for which you’re responsible, and I just don’t think in her case that that is any longer possible.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK economy shrank for a second consecutive month in October, marking the first back-to-back decline since the pandemic. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride criticised the government, claiming it inherited a fast-growing economy but is now "talking down" the UK, causing higher taxes, inflation, and unemployment. Stride warned businesses are "sounding the alarm" due to the government's "doom and gloom" economic narrative. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Shadow Chancellor has described the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as "very encouraging" and "very good news." He emphasised the need for the release of hostages in Gaza, which Mel Stride stated should now be a key priority. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative shadow minister Richard Holden says it is “fantastic news” to see British-Israeli national Emily Damari released from captivity in Gaza, but adds that there is “a lot of anxiety there” for the families of the remaining hostages. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch has denied the Conservatives would consider means testing the pensions triple lock, as she accused her opponents of trying to "scare people". Sky News
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said Britain faces a "new and dangerous threat" in light of the Southport attack in July 2024. Speaking a day after Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, Starmer warned of the rising threat of 'extreme violence perpetrated by loners, misfits, young men accessing all manner of material'. The Prime Minister added that he would change the law if needed to tackle this new threat. Report by Faragt. 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 said the failure of state institutions in the case of child-killer Axel Rudakubana “frankly leaps off the page”. The 18-year-old pleaded guilty on Monday to murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Merseyside, in July. The PM added that the Southport killings “must be a line in the sand for Britain”. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Axel Rudakubana's fascination with extreme violence stretched back years - students at his school said he had a "kill list" of people he wanted to target. Sky News
Reform UK has grown in support to within one percentage point of Labour according to a new poll for Sky News by YouGov which suggests Britain has entered a new.. Sky News
Axel Rudakubana, 18, has pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court to murdering three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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