David Lammy defends decision to cut winter fuel payment
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David Lammy defends decision to cut winter fuel payment
Daivd Lammy has defended the government's decision to cut the winter fuel payment for pensioners, saying "we inherited a £22BN blackhole that affects pensioners and affects families across our country." The foreign secretary said it's "hugely important" that the poorest pensioners are able to get pensioner credit.
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he “welcomes” the court’s decision to uphold the Home Office’s position on the exclusion of an alleged Chinese spy.
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Defence Secretary John Healey host their Australian counterparts Penny Wong and Richard Marles for the annual AUKMIN meeting in London. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
David Lammy describes deposed Syrian dictator Bashar Assad as the "rat of Damascus" who fled to Moscow "with his tail between his legs". Speaking in the House of Commons the foreign secretary also says the fall of the Assad regime in Syria is a "humiliation for Russia and Iran”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The two Foreign Ministers met in London a day after UK and French daily papers published a joint article in which they criticised the invasion of Ukraine and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Competitors at this year's World Darts Championship will secure £1,000 for Prostate Cancer UK each time they score 180. The event at Alexandra Palace is being sponsored by Paddy Power, who have pledged to donate to the cancer charity each time the players score big.
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The National Trust has issued a warning on the variability in the UK's weather caused by climate change which is impacting wildlife and threatening species.
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A retail expert says Boxing Day spending is forecasted to be up 3.2% higher this year compared to last year. As shoppers make the most of Boxing Day sales in Oxford Street, London, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt adds, "online retail has its place, but nothing beats actually being here in the West End on a day like today". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
High streets across the UK and digital retailers are experiencing one of their busiest days of the year, as shoppers make the most of winter sales on Boxing Day. Shoppers are predicted to spend £236 each on average in the sales this year, with the majority of purchases made online. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Police attend a scene in Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London after a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following reports pedestrians were hit by a car. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Delegates at the Labour conference have voted for a motion to reverse the winter fuel payment cuts. The vote is non-binding but showed an overwhelming majority voted in favour of reversing the decision..
The health secretary has defended the government's decision to cut the winter fuel payment for pensioners amid increasing backlash. Wes Streeting insisted pensioners will still be better off under a..
leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has condemned the government's refusal to reverse the winter fuel payment cut for pensioners after facing a growing backlash. Sir Keir Starmer warned of a "hard path..
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