Policing minister Chris Philp has defended Rishi Sunak after he came under fire for leaving Thursday's D-Day events early.
"He should have attended the event and he acknowledged that himself, he acknowledged it immediately and apologised fulsomely the following morning," Mr Philp said.
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Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp admits Thursday’s local elections will be “challenging” but insists the Conservative Party will not be doing a deal with Reform UK. 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 Home Secretary, Chris Philp, has urged the government to scrap non-crime hate incidents, describing them as a "waste of police time". Report by Chahalb. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow home secretary says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has "lost control of our borders", and that his "complete failure" on immigration will lose Labour voters. Chris Philp adds, "his pledge to smash the gangs is in complete tatters". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chris Philp has joined the daughter of Sir David Amess to call for a public inquiry into his death. It comes just two days after Home Secretary Yvette Cooper rejected the MP's family's calls for the inquiry. Speaking during a meeting with the daughter of the late MP, Mr Philp said: "We do need to properly get to the bottom of the systemic failings in the Prevent system and only a proper inquiry can do that." 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 says England faces a "never-ending fight for our flag and what it represents", during a speech to mark St George’s Day at 10 Downing Street. The prime minister shares his worries about the far-right claiming ownership of the English flag at a reception to mark the nation’s patron saint. Sir Keir also praises England for its diversity, pointing to the difference between his "working class" background and his predecessor Rishi Sunak, "an English Hindu", who both become prime minister. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour of “chasing Reform”, saying “they want to sound like they’re strong on migration". Her comments come as the government introduces new measures to deny asylum seekers the right the stay in the UK if convicted of committing sexual offences. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey condemns Belfast-based rap group Kneecap for making “outrageous” remarks as footage emerges of one of its members appearing to say "kill your local MP".
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Two men accused cutting down the landmark Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian's Wall in 2023 arrive in court. Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, deny two counts each of criminal damage - one to the tree and one to the ancient Roman-built wall.
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Cabinet ministers arrive in Downing Street as the government introduces new measures to deny asylum seekers the right the stay in the UK if convicted of committing sexual offences.
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Shadow Crime and Policing Minister Matt Vickers mocks Labour’s new law on asylum seekers saying, “the immigration system is an utter disaster”. The government plans to ban migrants convicted of sex offences, home secretary Yvette Cooper says.
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Rishi Sunak has been forced to reject claims that he may resign following his D-Day controversy as he insists he is "energised about the vision that we're putting forward for the country." It comes as..