MSP Jamie Greene has defected to the Scottish Liberal Democrats, just a day after dramatically quitting the Tories.
The West Scotland MSP was unveiled as a Lib Dem at the partyâs spring conference in Inverness.
He had left the Scottish Conservatives on Thursday, writing a stinging letter to party leader Russell Findlay which accused his former party of having a âReform-lite agendaâ.
Report by Covellm.
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Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury Gareth Davies insists the Conservative Party âwill not be entering into a pactâ with Reform UK but will âwin back the centre-right voteâ at the next General Election. In an audio recording obtained by Sky News, Robert Jenrick can be heard saying that he wants the "fight" against Sir Keir Starmer's party to be "united". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Richard Fuller says the prime minister âhas created a lot of anxietyâ over his comments on trans issues before the Supreme Court ruled on the legal definition of a woman last week. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A Tory minister has urged the Welsh Government to reconsider its requirements around steel as the UK Government races to avert the shutdown of Britain's last primary steelmaking plant. Shadow business minister Dame Harriett Baldwin said it's a "critical part of our national infrastructure" that the Scunthorpe plant is "kept going".
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A shadow Treasury minister says he welcomes the chancellor's ÂŁ2.2bn boost to defence spending, but adds, "to invest in defence you've got to have a strong economy as well" and that "growth has flatlined". James Wild says, "the threats that we as a country are facing are increasing and we need to step up with our allies to deal with those". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lib Dem health spokesperson ess Brown-Fuller says NHS delays are driven by a lack of social care, leaving patients stuck in hospital and staff burnt out.
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The leader of the Liberal Democrats said the party has given the government their "full backing" to ensure a steel industry remains in the UK. It comes as British Steel staff and civil servants are racing to avert the permanent shutdown of Britain's last primary steelmaking plant. Sir Ed Davey condemned President Trump's tariffs and said it's "essential that we can have steel made in the UK". 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 Parliament's recall to protect British Steel is essential amid âPutinâs barbaric warâ and Trumpâs âoutrageous tariffsâ. He said the Liberal Democrats will work constructively with the Government but warned nationalisation âshould not be off the tableâ. Davey also called on Nigel Farage to apologise for supporting Trump, accusing him of being a âplastic patriotâ who owes steelworkers an apology. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scotlandâs First Minister John Swinney has paid tribute to Pope Francis, calling his death "deeply saddening" and a moment of heartbreak for the Catholic community. Swinney praised the Popeâs commitment to peace, justice and leadership on global issues including Gaza and Ukraine. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Bill Aitken, the Scottish-born writer renowned for his insightful explorations of India's spiritual and geographical landscapes, passed away in Dehradun at the.. IndiaTimes
A sales manager from West Yorkshire has been jailed for a spate of offences - including multiple rapes - that he committed while living in Scotland. Sky News
Nigel Farage has claimed Reform UK is now the main challenger to Labour in the Midlands, North, Wales and Scotland, pushing the Conservatives into third place. In a campaign speech, he said voters felt betrayed by the Tories over Brexit and immigration, adding that backing the Conservatives in red wall areas would be a âwasted vote.â Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney said he will publish his Governmentâs legislative programme earlier than usual to help tackle tariff challenges. Speaking at a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh on Monday, Mr Swinney said the programme for government would be published on the 6th of May to "enable a full year of delivery between now and the Scottish electionâ. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer tells The Future of Energy Security in London that the "world has changed" and that energy is at the heart of the global insecurity and local insecurity people are feeling. The prime minister says: "Every family and every business across the UK has paid the price of Russia weaponising energyâ. 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 arrives at The Future of Energy Security at Lancaster House where he is greeted by co-hosts Ed Miliband and Fatih Birol. Shortly after, the prime minister greets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of both leadersâ addresses at the summit. 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 says the overnight strike on Kyiv demonstrates that Russia President Vladimir Putin was "the aggressor hereâ. At least nine people were killed and more than 70 injured after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital amid further difficulties in peace talks. Speaking on a visit to Bristol, the prime minister says: "I think it's a real reminder that Russia is the aggressor here and that is being felt by the Ukrainians, as it has been felt for three long years nowâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer tells broadcasters onboard the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, the world was in a "new era" of global insecurity and uncertainty. "It's incredible to be onboard the Carrier Strike Group and to see the incredible capability," he tells reporters. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ed Miliband tells global energy ministers and industry bosses that the UK's clean power push is about security as much as fighting climate change. Speaking at a global energy security summit in London, the energy secretary tells delegates: "As long as energy can be weaponised against us, our countries and our citizens are vulnerable and exposedâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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