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.
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Shadow foreign minister Wendy Morton calls for âpragmatismâ and âcalm headsâ over negotiations for a Ukraine peace deal following the clash between President Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden says there are âstill big questionsâ to be answered over the governmentâs defence spending commitments, citing the possibility of the extra money going to âMauritius to lease back the Chagos Islandsâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says the government needs to be âtransparent with the British peopleâ over the amount of extra money being spent on defence. Earlier today Defence Secretary John Healey suggested the real-terms increase in defence spending year-on-year will be only around half the ÂŁ13.4 billion figure cited by the prime minister yesterday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow environment secretary has blasted the Labour government for the "third" increase in energy bills since coming to power. Victoria Atkins also criticised the government's approach to energy, including "plonking pylons across the country".
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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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A newly elected Labour MP has gone public with his objections to the government's proposed farm tax, saying it would "penalise" small farms in rural communities. Sky News
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has defended her policies, stating that the system 'needs change'. This follows her announcement of the government's launch of a major consultation and review of education regulator Ofsted - including plans to use colour-coding to grade schools.
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils her plans to revamp Ofsted's grading system for schools during a speech in central London, hailing a "new era" of school standards which means "hard work counts no matter your background". Report by Faragt. 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
A woman from Oregon with only 47 hours to live reveals she will be keeping her death âvery low-key, very privateâ after she made the decision to end her life. ITV News speaks to Jessica who has a terminal illness which has âmade her organs and body shut downâ.
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Defence Secretary John Healey announces âwe are on a path to peaceâ as he arrives at Washington DC to have discussions with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth about a Ukraine peace plan.
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Sir Keir Starmer acknowledges there are âgreat anxietiesâ around the USâs decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine, but continues saying âto be clear what we are trying to achieve is lasting peaceâ.
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Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick calls the US suspension of military aid to Ukraine âprofoundly concerningâ as he fears Vladmir Putin may âhave a second bite of the cherry, taking further action against Ukraineâ.
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Industry Minister Sarah Jones asserts that the government are âstanding absolutely firmly with Ukraineâ as EU leaders hold talks to boost military budgets.
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