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.
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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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Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says he is feeling “really upbeat” for his party’s hopes of winning the mayoral race in East Yorkshire. Sir Ed gets behind the decks on the Beats Bus, which aims to provide music training for young people as he promotes his candidate, Mike Ross. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey has expressed his support for the possibility of a youth mobility scheme with the EU. It comes as both the chancellor and home secretary confirmed they would be open to the idea, which would allow Europeans to temporarily live and work in the UK. Mr Davey said it's important to "rebuild the trust between the UK and Europe". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
In the latest light-hearted day of campaigning, Sir Ed Davey screams on a rollercoaster and jumps on a bouncy castle in Bideford, Devon.
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says he accepts the Supreme Court’s ruling that sex in the Equality Act refers to biological sex. He said the judgment brings clarity to a long-confused area of law but urged the government and Equality and Human Rights Commission to issue clear guidance to help businesses and individuals understand the implications. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says he does not want to see industrial action over public sector pay, saying “I don’t think anybody wants to see strikes”. The prime minister is keen to talk about the different approach between his government and the last Conservative administration saying, “we’ve got our doctors and nurses on the frontline providing care, rather than on the picket line”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health minister Stephen Kinnock says the government “will consider very carefully” recommendations made by the Pay Review Body for NHS workers, but any deal must be based on the “very tight fiscal position”. 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 talks on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine are "not at the end of the process" and any ceasefire has “got to be lasting, because I don’t trust Putin”. Asked about the suggestion the US could recognise Russia's annexation of Crimea; the prime minister tells broadcasters: "Ultimately that is a matter for the Ukrainians”. 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 hosts the prime minister of Palestine Mohammad Mustafa for talks at 10 Downing Street. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A coalition between the Conservatives and Reform would be a "disaster for Britain", Sir Keir Starmer has said as he defended his record on immigration. Sky News
This week's set of elections across England will be a series of firsts: it will be the first big ballot box test of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership and Kemi.. Sky News
The Prime Minister has vowed to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire as he announced £415 million in transport funding. It comes after delays to the electrification of the TransPennine route upgrade between Manchester and York following the dropping of the Phase 2 HS2 extension. Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to complete the project by 2030. 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 has announced £415 million to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire. It comes after delays to the electrification of the TransPennine route upgrade between Manchester and York following the dropping of the Phase 2 HS2 extension.
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Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood opened Category C prison HMP Millsike in Yorkshire on Thursday. Ms Mahmood admitted the government "are filling prison spaces as fast as we can build them” and reforming short sentences alone will not be enough to ease overcrowding. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Solong struck the Stena Immaculate off the east coast of Yorkshire on Monday morning - one man is missing, presumed dead, following the incident. Report by Kennedyl. 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
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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