A WhatsApp group in which MP Andrew Gwynne posted “completely unacceptable” messages is being investigated, a minister has said. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook could not say if others in the chat, which reportedly included another Labour MP, will be suspended, but suggested the Prime Minister could take action based on what the investigation finds. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister has been forced to leave a location in Buckinghamshire after a group of tractor-driving protesters descended on his visit and staged a loud demonstration.
Keir Starmer was visiting a housing development to announce his plans to build new towns across England when a number of vehicles showed up.
The tractors, brandishing placards reading 'Back British Farming', could be heard sounding loud musical horns while the prime minister attempted to speak to construction workers at the site.
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Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has criticised the new growth figures released by the ONS. Mr Stride accused the government of "talking down the economy" and referenced the "disastrous budget" set out by Rachel Reeves.
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The UK economy grew in the final quarter of last year after better-than-expected expansion in December, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.1% higher between October and December. Rachel Reeves said she is "still not satisfied with the level of growth our economy is achieving" as she pledged to go "further and faster" to boost growth. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced his party's plans to scrap net zero in a bid to "set a new direction of travel relating to the economy and renewable energy". In a press conference on Wednesday, the Reform UK leader said the net zero targets are the "prime reason for the reindustrialisation of Britain".
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes an at-home HIV test at 10 Downing Street to mark National HIV Testing Week which begins on 10 February. Starmer's Labour government is to publish an "HIV..
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has dismissed the government's proposed powers to address illegal immigration as "laughable", claiming they will have no impact. He emphasised the importance of a..
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