Sir Keir Starmer meets with British Steel workers near Scunthorpe shortly after the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill passed the House of Commons unopposed.
The prime minister tells the steelworkers: "I felt it was really important today, having been in Parliament this morning, to come straight up here to see you face to face to have that discussionā.
Report by Blairm.
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Sir Keir Starmer says talks on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine are "not at the end of the process" and any ceasefire has āgot to be lasting, because I donāt trust Putinā. 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 Ukrainiansā. 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
Sir Keir Starmer says he does not want to see industrial action over public sector pay, saying āI donāt think anybody wants to see strikesā. The prime minister is keen to talk about the different approach between his government and the last Conservative administration saying, āweāve got our doctors and nurses on the frontline providing care, rather than on the picket lineā. 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
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
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has arrived in Downing Street to talk with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ahead of a summit with European leaders to discuss the issue of Ukraine.
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British Steel has said it will end a consultation on up to 2,700 redundancies, after the government took control of the firm earlier this month. Sky News
Nigel Farage says Chinese firms should have no role in UK infrastructure after ministers took control of British Steel. The government acted over the weekend amid fears its Chinese owner planned to shut Scunthorpeās furnaces. Farage said China is ānot a friend of oursā and warned the UK must āfind alternativesā even if it means less investment. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jonathan Reynolds says he is ādelightedā vital raw materials have arrived to keep the blast furnaces operating at British Steelās plant in Scunthorpe. Speaking at nearby Immingham Port, the business secretary also hinted at concerns over future Chinese involvement in the steelworks following a clear ādifference of opinionā with its previous owners. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Raw materials secured by the Government have arrived in the UK to keep British Steel blast furnaces burning after a race to save the companyās Scunthorpe plant. Ministers have taken control of the firm to ensure supplies such as coking coal and iron ore reach the site after talks with its Chinese owner, Jingye, broke down. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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
Industry minister Sarah Jones says the government would prefer to find a private sector partner to manage the steelworks in Scunthorpe ā but refuses to rule out the involvement of another Chinese firm. Speaking on the day a shipment of raw supplies is due to arrive at the plant, Jones also defended the governmentās support package, saying the Ā£2.5 billion fund will help ensure the siteās future and avoid even higher costs from closure and job losses. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner confirmed that the government has secured the raw materials needed to keep Scunthorpe steel plant going. It comes as the government stepped in over the weekend to take it over from Chinese company Jingye after it threatened to shut down one of the furnaces today. "We've got the raw materials, they've been paid for and we're confident that the furnaces will continue to fire," Ms Rayner said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
On Thursday evening, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle turned on the Ayrton Light above Big Ben to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War blackouts. In peacetime, the lantern light always shone out after sunset in order to show that the House of Commons was at work. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The speaker of the House of Commons turned on Big Ben's symbolic light as part of the VE Day anniversary celebrations. Sir Lindsay Hoyle replicated former speaker Douglas Clifton Brown who switched on the light at the top of Big Ben in 1945, which symbolised the end of the blackouts in London during the Second World War. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers arrive at Downing Street for a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer before the House of Commons pauses for Easter recess. Arriving at Number 10 were Jonathan Reynolds, Yvette Cooper, John Healey, Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and other members of the cabinet. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The chancellor has left Downing Street for the House of Commons where she will deliver her Spring statement. Rachel Reeves, who enjoyed seeing inflation fall to 2.8% this morning, is expected to announce welfare cuts and an increase in defence spending. Report by Brooksl. 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 āchasing Reformā, saying āthey want to sound like theyāre 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 āoutrageousā 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 Labourās new law on asylum seekers saying, āthe immigration system is an utter disasterā. The government plans to ban migrants convicted of sex offences, home secretary Yvette Cooper says.
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Industry Minister Sarah Jones says the prime minister is āacting in the national interestā by recalling parliament on Saturday to create emergency legislation to grant government control of British..
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