Dame Priti Patel has been eliminated from the Conservative Party leadership contest after securing the least number of votes from Tory MPs in the first round of voting – 14.
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Priti Patel has praised prime minister Sir Keir Starmer following his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday, describing the meeting as "very moving, respectful and dignified". It comes ahead of a crucial summit on Sunday with world leaders to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine.
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Dame Priti Patel has rejected US President Donald Trump's accusation that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a "dictator". The shadow foreign secretary adds the Ukrainian president "is fighting heroically for the sovereignty, freedom and independence of his country". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Dame Priti Patel has hailed Donald Trump's "extraordinary mandate" as US President, and says the Conservative Party believes in the UK's "special relationship" with the United States. The shadow foreign secretary made the comments despite disagreeing with Trump's description of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a "dictator" and his echoing of Russian rhetoric on the war. 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 warns that the UK could face higher prices, job losses, and lower wages without a trade deal with the US. He said that businesses, investors, and stock markets are unhappy, urging the government to accelerate negotiations and secure a deal quickly to avoid economic difficulties. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Tories have criticised the government for not being “quicker” with talks about tariffs imposed by the US. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride said Labour’s comments about Trump whilst they were the opposition were “unhelpful” and could have “soured” relations with the Trump administration. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch has accused Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement as being "all smoke and mirrors", pointing to rising inflation, increased unemployment and low growth. The Conservative Party leader added, "something has to change, this is chaos". 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 says banning phones in schools is "not necessary" and instead there is an "emerging battle" to ensure that the content children are consuming online is "suitable for their age". His comments come as the Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the prime minister at PMQs, "teachers and headteachers say the evidence already shows that schools that ban phones get better results". 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 left Downing Street for the House of Commons where he will face questions from Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. After PMQs, the prime minister will listen to Chancellor Rachel Reeves deliver her Spring statement. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A mother who suffocated her newborn baby and left his body in woodland only to be arrested 25 years later has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Passing sentence at Liverpool Crown Court, Mrs Justice Eady told Sharkey she was "satisfied that this very sad case calls for compassion". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Dr Livia Tossici-Bolt has been found guilty of breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order outside a Bournemouth abortion clinic in 2023. The campaigner, at the heart of a free speech controversy involving the US government, appeared at Poole Magistrates' Court for trial over two charges related to the clinic’s designated "buffer zone." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
UK car industry chief Mike Hawes warns that new 25% US tariffs could severely impact manufacturers, raising prices for American consumers and depressing demand. He said the tariffs, alongside existing 10% global levies, risk fuelling inflation and recession. Hawes urged the UK government to secure a deal to protect the sector. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers say they will stay "cool and calm" while negotiating an economic deal to ease the impact of US tariffs but are not ruling out retaliatory measures. Treasury minister James Murray stressed the focus is on avoiding a trade war and boosting economic growth, with upgraded forecasts for 2026 following government reforms. 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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