Tories 'concerned' about Labour's education policy
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Tories 'concerned' about Labour's education policy
The shadow paymaster general has voiced his concerns about Labour's education policy ahead of the government's launch of a major consultation and review of education regulator, Ofsted, including plans to use colour-coding to grade schools.
Report by Faragt.
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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
Dame Priti Patel urges the government to build upon the "deep and enduring" relationship between the US and the UK and âresume talks over a free trade agreementâ. Speaking from Washington DC where she will attend Donald Trumpâs inauguration the shadow foreign secretary says the prime ministerâs non-attendance âmight speak to a lack of a relationshipâ between the president elect and Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott announces the Conservative Party will be calling for a public inquiry into grooming gangs. She explains this decision did ânot come up as a result of Elon Muskâ after he attacked Sir Keir Starmer and Jess Phillips for failing children.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves this week confirmed government support for dozens of big projects to boost growth, on top of Labour's existing promise to build 1.5.. Sky News
Kemi Badenoch accused the Labour government's new policies of "killing farming in our country." The Conservative party leader said the family farms tax, business tax and rise in national insurance are "adding more burdens to farmers". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The schoolsâ standards minister says proposed changes to Ofsted will help "drive up school improvement". Catherine McKinnellâs comments come as the government launches a major consultation and review of the education regulator Ofsted - including plans to use colour-coding to grade schools. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The sister of a headteacher who took her own life has said Ofsted's new school inspection proposals are a "rehash" of the same "dangerous" system they are meant.. Sky News
The government says it has been clear on its "red lines" regarding membership of the European Union, insisting it has no plans to rejoin the Customs Union or reintroduce freedom of movement. However, Schools Standards Minister Catherine McKinnell also says it is important to improve trading relations and security and defence arrangements with our "nearest trading partners". Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Police are using digital detection dogs to help investigate child abuse images. These highly trained dogs can sniff out hidden electronics like USB drives and mobile phones. Cameras captured them in action during a dawn raid on two men suspected of downloading and sharing indecent images of children last week. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says itâs still âearly daysâ of building strong trade relations with the US, amid ongoing discussions with President Trump. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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