Former Prime Ministers Gordon Brown and Tony Blair were among those who spoke at a touching funeral service for former Deputy Prime Minister Lord John Prescott. There were many recognisable faces in attendance at Hull Minster. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Answering a question from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, the prime minister says the minerals deal between the US and Ukraine is "not enough" of a security guarantee on its own. Sir Keir Starmer goes on to say, “can I just remind him, Russia is the aggressor, Zelensky is a war leader, whose country has been invaded, and we should all be supporting him and not fawning over Putin”. 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 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, “we 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 “investing in our security, but we are also investing in peace” 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
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have proposed a UK-France peace plan to end the Ukraine conflict, calling for a month-long ceasefire followed by the deployment of Western European peacekeepers. The proposal comes amid escalating tensions after a heated White House clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump. Russia has dismissed the plan, insisting on a permanent, legally binding peace deal.
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Sir Sadiq Khan has launched a public consultation on his controversial plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street. The Mayor of London announced the proposal to pedestrianise a 0.7-mile stretch of the popular shopping district in September and has said the plans would “unlock the true potential” of the famous street which had “suffered in recent years”.
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The shadow chancellor has argued that Rachel Reeves's plan to expand Heathrow Airport doesn't do enough to tackle economic issues affecting people now, claiming it will only come into effect in the next 10-30 years, if at all. Mel Stride did, however, assert his support for Reeves's planned Heathrow expansion, despite citing Labour divisions about the issue including Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan's objections. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan says he does not support a third runway at Heathrow Airport, siting noise pollution, air quality and the impact on climate change targets. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he “welcomes the election of Donald Trump” after his Labour colleague and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan warned of a “resurgent fascism” ahead of Trump’s second inauguration as President of the United States. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Government ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with the prime minister. Arrivals include Yvette Cooper, David Lammy, Ed Miliband, John Healey, Bridget Philipson and others.
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British foreign secretary David Lammy pledges £55m to support Ukraine as he arrives in the country for talks with Volodymyr Zelensky. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Anneliese Dodds has resigned as international development minister over the decision to cut overseas aid to fund a boost to defence spending. Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner reacted as the news broke on Friday, saying she is "really sorry" to hear the news of the resignation. "It is a really difficult decision that was made but it was absolutely right that the prime minister and the cabinet endorse the prime minister's actions to spend more money on defence," she added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Angela Rayner set out plans to introduce a "power shift" in the North during a speech at the annual Convention of the North event on Friday. The deputy prime minister called her English Devolution programme the "biggest power shift in a generation" as Northerners will "no longer be dictated from Whitehall". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner says the behaviour from seven companies criticised in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry final report, who are being investigated under the Procurement Act was "disgraceful". Ms Rayner says: "Reading the report from Sir Martin was absolutely devastating to see and the lack of remorse by some of these companies is disgraceful, and I outlined that again today in my response to the report's findings." Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Angela Rayner has insisted the government's housing targets will be met following doubts from experts and the Opposition. "We need to build the homes and we're doing everything we can to turn the tide of decline and build the houses people so desperately need," she said.
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After a tense fallout with Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turns to the UK for support, securing a massive £2.26 billion loan for weapons and defense. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Finance Minister Rachel Reeves hosted Zelensky at Downing Street, finalizing the deal ahead of the European Summit. With Britain stepping up while the US pulls back, is the UK now taking America's place in the Russia-Ukraine war? How will this impact the ongoing conflict and global alliances? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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