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".
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The suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has pleaded guilty to assault at Chester Magistrates' Court after he was charged with punching a man to the ground during an alleged assault last October. Report by Brooksl. 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
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". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Housing Minister Kevin Hollinrake condemns a “series of failures” that lead to the death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif after her father and step mother are found guilty of murder.
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Sir Keir Starmer and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a "100-year partnership" treaty in Kyiv, guaranteeing the country's security for a century. The prime minister is in Ukraine for the first time since he took office in July. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has described the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal as "a glimmer of light in the darkness". Speaking in the Commons, Mr Lammy invited MPs “to remember those murdered in captivity”, saying: “We mourn every innocent victim of this appalling war.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey says the UK should only host a state visit with Donald Trump if he "delivers" on support for Ukraine. The Liberal Democrat leader adds the US president-elect "craves" a visit, but that he must bring "what we need first for Britain and Europe's defence and security". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Two brothers have made their first appearance in court, accused of assaulting police officers in a disturbance at Manchester Airport. Footage of the incident at the airport's Terminal Two building in July was widely shared online. Speaking outside Liverpool Magistrates' Court, Solicitor Robbie Cole says Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammed Amaad "vehemently deny the allegations". 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 and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have laid wreaths at The Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine, as the prime minister visits Kyiv to sign a new long-term partnership deal with Ukraine. Starmer's unannounced visit is his first trip to the country since he took office in July. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn