Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Kevin Hollinrake insists Kemi Badenoch is the "right person" to the lead the Conservative Party saying, "she is very strong, she's very optimistic, she is very bold".
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Kemi Badenoch has praised Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It comes amid a wave of support for the President from world leaders following a tense exchange in the Oval Office with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. "President Zelenskyy is a hero. He represents the Ukrainian people's strength and their resistance to an authoritarian regime which is destroying them. He needs all the support he can get," she said.
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says UK defence spending should go beyond a target of 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, suggesting "short-term repurposing" of some of the 0.5% dedicated to development aid.
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Kemi Badenoch has said the US is acting in its national interest and the UK also needs to, ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with Donald Trump. Sky News
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch delivers a foreign policy speech in Westminster Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch says loopholes in liberalism like the European Convention on Human Rights have been "hacked", as she addresses the centre-right Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Conservatives have supported the government's standpoint that Ukraine must be present at peace negotiations attempting to put an end to the conflict with Russia. Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Kevin Hollinrake said he "welcomes Trump's efforts" to end the conflict but said that Ukraine "must be at the table, not on the table". Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Conservatives have said that the "disappointing" rise in inflation is a cause of worry. Kevin Hollinrake, Shadow Levelling Up Secretary, said the 0.5% rise in inflation from December to January was a direct result of Rachel Reeves' budget. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Housing Secretary Kevin Hollinrake acknowledged the sensitivity of plans to demolish Grenfell Tower. He stressed the need for government engagement with victimsâ families and pledged to meet Grenfell United soon. "The most important thing is that the victims and their families... feel they'll be listened to" he said, underlining the need for clear communication before any final decision. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kevin Hollinrake says the ceasefire deal agreed on Wednesday between Israel and Hamas is "great news" for the Middle East and the rest of the world. The shadow housing secretary adds that he is "surprised" Sir Keir Starmer is only today making his first visit to Ukraine since becoming prime minister. 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 housing secretary says, "it's good the economy is growing because it's not been growing since Labour took over". Kevin Hollinrake's comments come after latest figures show that the economy grew by 0.1% in November says the economic "black hole" that Labour claims it inherited from the previous Conservative government is "self-inflicted" and was caused by pay rises given to public sector workers "without any negotiation, without any strings attached in terms of productivity". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell describes the governmentâs decision to cut international aid to 0.3% of GDP as âshamefulâ and âwrongâ. The former international development secretary says he was âastonishedâ to hear about the decision, which will fund extra defence spending, insisting âthere are many other ways you can raise that moneyâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Conservatives have voiced disappointment at the US decision not to support a UN resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine â even though it was co-sponsored by the UK. However, Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins says it is still important to support President Trump in his wish to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict, despite the US siding with Russia in last nightâs vote.
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Germany's conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) and their Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU) have won the country's federal elections,.. Sky News
Train fares in England and Wales have risen by around 4.6%, with railcards also becoming more expensive. The increase will see many commuters paying hundreds of pounds more per year for travel. The price rises come as several operators suffer from industrial disputes and staffing shortages, resulting in poor performance. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer makes a statement to a packed House of Commons on the situation in Ukraine, after meeting Donald Trump on Thursday and European leaders on Sunday. The prime minister says the UK must strengthen its relationship with the US but will "never choose between either side of the Atlantic". Sir Keir also tells MPs, âwe stand by Ukraine because it's the right thing to do, but we also stand by them because it's in our interest to do so". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
During an arms industry event at 10 Downing Street Sir Keir Starmer insists the government is âinvesting in our security, but we are also investing in peaceâ with its promised increase in defence spending. The UK prime minister is at the helm of Europe's part in potential peace deal between the Ukraine and Russia, following a weekend of frantic diplomacy in London. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Commuters in central London are negative about the rise in the cost of rail travel, with many citing the poor services not being value for money. Train fares in England and Wales rose by 4.6% while railcards become more expensive, despite record low reliability of services. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard says Lord Mandelson was ânot rightâ when the British Ambassador to the US suggested Ukraine should commit to a ceasefire before Russia. The ambassador used an interview with American network ABC to say that Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky should give "unequivocal backing" to US President Donald Trump's peace initiative. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for Prime Minister's Questions, as the Labour leader faces Kemi Badenoch in the Commons for the final PMQs of the year. Report by Brooksl. Like..
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch says Sir Keir Starmer "owes the House an explanation", as to why Louise Haigh was appointed as transport secretary. The prime minister replied, "while she's..
Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for the first PMQs since MPs voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The prime minister faces questions from..
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