The shadow transport secretary has accused Labour of ‘caving into pressure from the back benches’ – after the government announced it is partially suspending around 30 arms export licences to Israel.
Helen Whatley also said it is ‘really hard for Israel to swallow, so soon after we saw Hamas murder six hostages'.
Report by Covellm.
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Shadow Education Secretary Damian Hinds says removing the Ofsted summary assessment takes away “important information for parents”. Earlier today the government announced plans to scrap one-word grades for schools in England. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Conservative cabinet minister Laura Trott welcomes the latest economic figures that show GDP was at 0.6% from April to June but claims Rachel Reeves will be “fuming”. The shadow chief secretary to the treasury insists “this is yet more data to undermine (the chancellor’s) narrative that her economic inheritance is bad”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Speaking after the government has suspended around 30 arms export licences to Israel, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband affirmed Israel's right to self-defence but stressed it must comply with international law. He backed the foreign secretary's decision, saying the government's commitment is to ensure that all nations, including Israel, adhere to legal standards in their actions. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The heavily populated camp in northern Gaza, which is home to 26 UN-backed schools, has been repeatedly hit by the IDF since the war between Israel and Hamas started.
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The tragic recovery of six Israeli hostages from a tunnel in Rafah, Gaza, has ignited fierce criticism against Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris. As details emerge, questions are being raised about the Biden-Harris administration's opposition to Israel's military actions in the region. Republican Senator Tom Cotton and others accuse Harris and Biden of putting political pressure on Israel rather than allowing it to act decisively against Hamas. With the presidential race intensifying, Harris' stance on Israel and Gaza has become a hot topic. Was the White House's decision a costly mistake? Watch our in-depth analysis of the unfolding controversy and decide for yourself!
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Tom Tugendhat began his leadership campaign launch with an apology on behalf of the Conservative Party. He said: "The Conservative Party owes you better. Politics isn’t a game and we all know the cost when government isn’t sober and serious.” Reflecting on the end of the last government, he added: “I saw duty give way to ego. That’s why I’m standing before you today, because this country can change, we must change, and Britain deserves better.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tom Tugendhat, one of the six Tory MPs vying to be Rishi Sunak’s successor as Conservative leader, formally launches his campaign, admitting that he is applying for a job that he doesn't want. The MP for Tonbridge said: "I don't want to be Leader of the Opposition, I want to be prime minister". He continued: "I don't want to oppose, I want to govern, but first we need to change". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
MPs arrive at 10 Downing Street ahead of a Cabinet meeting chaired by prime minister Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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