Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Kevin Hollinrake insists Kemi Badenoch is the "right person" to the lead the Conservative Party saying, "she is very strong, she's very optimistic, she is very bold".
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Kemi Badenoch has rejected calls for the UK to recognise Palestinian statehood, saying doing so now would ârewardâ Hamas after its October attack. The leader of the Conservative Party said a two-state solution remains the goal but ânow is not the time.â On the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, she called images of starving civilians âheartbreakingâ and blamed Hamas for prolonging the war. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir James Cleverly has returned to the Conservative frontbench as Kemi Badenoch announced changes to her shadow cabinet. Addressing the reshuffle during a visit to a housing site, Ms Badenoch said Mr Cleverly is "a very experienced member of the parliamentary party" who agrees with her position on the ECHR. "I wouldn't bring someone into the shadow cabinet if they didn't agree with me," she added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised Reform UK, during a visit to the The Royal Welsh Show at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd, saying ''Nigel Farage wants to borrow more to nationalise, he wants to borrow more for more welfare. Who is going to pay that? It's going to be your children.'' Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said: âWe just heard that inflation is up again, the worst in the G7. We left him with 2% inflation. We have borrowing up, unemployment up, taxes are up (..) his budget last year had high taxes. Thatâs why the economy is contracting.â Sir Keir Starmer replied: âI think of the working people across this country who put in every day and donât get back what they deserve, and thatâs who weâre working for. Thatâs who weâre fixing the country (for).â
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Shadow Housing Secretary Kevin Hollinrake rejects calls from across the political spectrum for nationalising water companies. He warns it could force the Chancellor to choose between fixing the sewage system or funding schools and hospitals. Instead, he defends the role of private capital in driving growth, investment, and tax revenueâwarning that âevery time a company makes profit, somebody wants to take it off them.â Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow housing secretary Kevin Hollinrake has expressed concern about the UK housing crisis worsening due to potential spending cuts. It comes as Rachel Reeves prepares to announce the government's spending plans until the next election.
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Priti Patel has claimed the prime minister was "under enormous political pressure" from his backbenchers to recognise Palestine as a free state. The shadow foreign secretary added that Keir Starmer's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood was "ill-timed". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Chairman for the Conservative Party Matt Vickers urges the government to secure a âreal dealâ as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to visit US President Donald Trump during his visit to Scotland.
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A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison at a summer camp, which led to eight children being taken to hospital as a precaution. Leicestershire Police have put up a cordon in Canal Lane, Stathern, Leicestershire, where children became unwell at a summer camp. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
There has been widespread disruption at UK airports after an air traffic control glitch. Aviation analytics company Cirium said 84 departures and 71 arrivals were cancelled up to 10pm on Wednesday. National Air Traffic Services (Nats) say the glitch was caused by a radar-related issue and that "there is no evidence that this was cyber related." Heathrow and Gatwick airports say theyâve now resumed normal operations. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The business secretary has unveiled plans to crack down on late payments to ease the burden on small businesses. Jonathan Reynolds said the small business commissioner is to be given powers to fine large companies which continue to pay their suppliers late. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Keir Starmer has announced plans to stabilise business rates and allow easier access to loans in a bid to support small businesses. In a speech delivered in Wiltshire on Thursday, the prime minister said 38 businesses are forced to shut every day due to late payments, costing the economy "ÂŁ11bn per year". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government are cracking down on late payments by cutting red tape for small businesses. Discussing the plans, Business Minister Gareth Thomas said: "We are determined to crack down on late payments. It costs ÂŁ11bn to the UK economy every year. Potentially very significant fines if companies continue to make payments later in the day."
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Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for Prime Minister's Questions, as the Labour leader faces Kemi Badenoch in the Commons for the final PMQs of the year. Report by Brooksl. Like..
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch says Sir Keir Starmer "owes the House an explanation", as to why Louise Haigh was appointed as transport secretary. The prime minister replied, "while she's..
Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for the first PMQs since MPs voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The prime minister faces questions from..
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