Scottish Labour pledge to reverse Starmer's winter fuel payment cut if they take over in Holyrood
Tuesday, 19 November 2024 Scottish Labour have promised to go against the national party and reintroduce the universal winter fuel payment for pensioners.
The energy minister has admitted the winter fuel payment cut was a "tough call" by the chancellor. Miatta Fahnbulleh urged pensioners struggling with their energy bills to get in touch with their suppliers. "We announced yesterday that there will be £500 million worth of support available to people...
Reform UK’s Deputy Leader Richard Tice said it was a “remarkable” result for his party after they came third behind SNP and Scottish Labour who won the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-elections in a shock result. Tice also said he was “sad” to see party chair, Zia Yusuf, leave.
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Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar has hailed his party’s shock victory in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-elections, saying the results sent a “clear message” from the Scottish people, who he says are “sick of the SNP” and “reject the poison of Farage”. Scottish Labour stunned the SNP to win the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election by just 602 votes, whilst Reform UK beat the Conservatives into third place, just 800 votes shy of the SNP in second. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government has hailed Scottish Labour’s victory in the by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse whilst piling criticism on Reform Leader Nigel Farage following the resignation of party chair, Zia Yusuf. The environment secretary said Farage could not run a party “with enough MPs to fit in a phonebox”. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scottish Labour stunned the SNP to win the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election by just 602 votes, whilst Reform UK beat the Conservatives into third place, just 800 votes shy of the SNP in second. Newly-elected Davy Russell celebrated the victory, claiming the SNP had "let down" the Scottish people and that the 'poison' of Reform was not welcome in Scotland. Report by Faragt. 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 Calgary airport in Canada for the G7 summit. Leaders including US President Donald Trump are gathering in the Canadian Rockies to discuss a possible joint response as violence escalates between Israel and Iran. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
G7 allies will discuss further sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin does not agree to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer meets Canadian PM Mark Carney in Ottawa, calling UK-Canada ties “very much needed in the here and now.” The leaders discussed democratic values, trade, and security, with Starmer stressing the need for de-escalation in the Middle East ahead of G7 talks.
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Keir Starmer is welcomed by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Rideau Cottage ahead of the G7 summit. The pair share beers while watching the Stanley Cup Final, as they discuss reviving UK-Canada trade talks and deepening economic ties. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn