Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has defended Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after he declared he had accepted more than £100,000 in freebies and gifts.
Asked about whether it was “justifiable”, Reynolds said, “I don’t think there’s a problem with that”.
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Sir Keir Starmer has urged Donald Trump to stand by Ukraine with a security guarantee as he warned a bad peace deal would be a "disaster for everyone". Sky News
For a prime minister who has spent so much of his time in office out of the country, this week's high-stakes trip to Washington DC may well be the one for which.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this is a "significant moment" for European security amid the continued fallout between the Ukrainian leader and.. Sky News
Reacting to news in the United States, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stressed the need to remove trade barriers, highlighting efforts by Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to strengthen the UK's global trade ties. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jonathan Reynolds says there is no contradiction between Labour's new plans for growth and the government's green commitments, citing investments in renewable energy and clean technology as "massive opportunities". The business secretary did, however, admit that there are “trade-offs” involved in growth and that the government will have to accept this as part of the process. This comes ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' major speech on growth, in which she is expected to speak about plans of improving water infrastructure, expanding Heathrow, and unlocking big investments for the country. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jonathan Reynolds says the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that was agreed on Wednesday is "hugely important" and is an overdue "moment of hope that the world has been waiting for". The business secretary adds that the UK's "steadfast" support for Ukraine will continue "for as long as it takes", until Russian forces withdraw. His comments come as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits Kyiv to sign a new long-term partnership deal with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Cliff Nicholls runs two trampoline parks and indoor play centres: one in Tamworth in the West Midlands, the other in Bolton, Greater Manchester. He's already.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer has hailed a "milestone" in his plan to fix the NHS as figures show an extra two million appointments were delivered during Labour's first five.. Sky News
Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, promises to “boost” enforcement on illegal immigrants after footage of raids were released as part of a border security crackdown. Cooper says, "the rules need to be respected and enforced".
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The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, says the government will deliver a “firm and fair” immigration system as the Home Office releases new data on increased immigration enforcement visits and arrests.
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A WhatsApp group in which MP Andrew Gwynne posted “completely unacceptable” messages is being investigated, a minister has said. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook could not say if others in the chat, which reportedly included another Labour MP, will be suspended, but suggested the Prime Minister could take action based on what the investigation finds. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Hundreds of people march on the Russian Embassy in London, marking the upcoming third anniversary of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The demonstration, organised by a coalition of groups under the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, is showing support for Ukrainians both in the UK and back home. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An organiser of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign speaks about his “frustration” of the current political “betrayal” around the war in the eastern European country. Referencing Russia’s “122,000 recorded war crimes” in Ukraine, Christopher Ford says “the perpetrator of these crimes could be rewarded with conquest”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Disabled fashion designer Kat Paylor-Bent says she is “honoured” to be showcasing her clothing at London Fashion Week. Paylor-Bent makes history by incorporating braille into her clothes designs at the event for the first time.
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The funeral of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose took place at Sheffield Cathedral after he was fatally stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield.
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Nour Norris, the aunt of Raneem Oudeh who was killed by her ex-husband, has welcomed the 'Raneem's law' scheme which will see specialists embedded in 999 control rooms across some police forces as “it will play a huge, big role in supporting first call victims”.
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