Sir Ed Davey has been swung around by a digger at a theme park to highlight County Durham's growing tourism industry. The Liberal Democrat leader joined colleagues on rides such as 'Spindizzy' and 'Ground Shuttle', and could be seen laughing and waving his hands in the air, Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to tell Donald Trump to be "far tougher" on Vladimir Putin. The Liberal Democrat leader adds he is "pleased" that the US President has chosen to resume providing military and intelligence support to Ukraine. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey has spoken out in support of Keir Starmer's decision to scrap NHS England. Speaking in Yorkshire on Thursday following the announcement, the Liberal Democrats leader said that while he supports the decision, more needs to be done. "The truth is it's not the big issue in the NHS - the big issue is getting more GPs and NHS dentists," Mr Davey said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey said the UK should retaliate against metal tariffs imposed by the US. The tariffs came into effect at midnight in the US, imposing an extra charge of 25% on all steel and aluminium entering America. "We should have retaliatory tariffs - we have to show President Trump this is bad for the American and British economy and for the global economy," Mr Davey said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A health minister says long-term, systemic domestic problems and a volatile global state has affected UK growth, as the latest Office for National Statistics figures show the economy contracted by 0.1% in January. Karin Smyth adds growth "is difficult, it's going to take some time, but we are determined to get there". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Robert Jenrick says "confidence has collapsed within our economy", after the latest Office for National Statistics figures show it contracted by 0.1% in January. The shadow justice secretary says the figures are a result of Rachel Reeves' "disastrous" Autumn budget, and urges the chancellor to stop her "anti-growth measures" and "put the economy back on firm footing again". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves says the government is "determined" to turn around a decade of poor growth performance, after the latest Office for National Statistics figures show the UK economy contracted by 0.1% in January. The announcement is a blow to the chancellor ahead of her Spring statement on March 26. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow chancellor of the exchequer has defended the previous government for the rise in inflation, instead blaming Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget and other government decisions, including increased spending and borrowing. Mel Stride's comments come after government ministers pointed blame at the previous Conservative government after new data from the Office for National Statistics estimated that the rate of UK inflation rose from 2.5% in December to 3% in. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A thief who murdered an Amazon delivery driver has been jailed for a minimum term of 30 years at Leeds Crown Court. Claudiu Carol Kondor was delivering parcels in Leeds last year when Mark Ross tried to steal his van, a court heard. Mr Kondor clung onto the vehicle as the defendant hit speeds of up to 60mph before hitting two parked cars. Mr Kondor died from head and chest injuries from the collision, the court heard. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Reform UK leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, arrives for a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey, alleged to have taken bribes to make favourable statements about Russia in the European Parliament. The 51-year-old has indicated he will deny the charges. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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