Sir Ed Davey said the Liberal Democrats are on course to become the new party of Middle England, as the party eyes major gains in traditional Conservative heartlands amid local election losses for both Tories and Labour.
Report by Covellm.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were among the politicians seen arriving at the Abbey ahead of the service.
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey condemns Belfast-based rap group Kneecap for making âoutrageousâ 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 âreally upbeatâ for his partyâs 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
Deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats Daisy Cooper backs the governmentâs stance of âde-escalation and diplomacyâ regarding the conflict between Iran and Israel but urges ministers to âpublish any legal advice they may have receivedâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
MP for Richmond Park Sarah Olney welcomed the spending reviewâs investment into social care but said she remains concerned about the lack of money for police in London.
It comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced policing will get more cash to allow Labour to fulfil its manifesto pledge of introducing 13,000 extra police officers in England and Wales. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch has dismissed Nigel Farageâs suggestion that the Conservatives are âwiped outâ following local election results, insisting the party remains the official opposition and is beginning the process of renewal. She acknowledged voter anger and growing competition from Reform UK and the Lib Dems but said the Conservatives would rebuild by sticking to their core values. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride describes Wednesdayâs inflation figures of 3.4% as âpretty disappointingâ saying it is âof this governmentâs makingâ after putting up National Insurance for employers in the last budget. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says the Conservative Party would âin principleâ support US military action against Iran âif they took the view, that on the basis of the intelligence it was necessaryâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Economic secretary Emma Reynolds said victims of grooming gangs must be âfront and centreâ as the government delivers âtruth and justiceâ. She accused the Tories of wasting time and said they should apologise, adding Labour is focused on action, not âscoring political pointsâ. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow chancellor says it is "deeply disappointing" that the economy shrunk by 0.3% in April, a figure higher than expected. Mel Stride adds, "this is a budget that's spiralling ever-upwards and this government is failing to get a grip on". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Richard Fuller urged Rachel Reeves to keep to her fiscal rules as she unveils her spending review. He said that whilst it is nice to announce spending, âmoney doesnât grow on treesâ and tax rises must be avoided. While backing key infrastructure projects, he said Reeves must prove she can fund plans without âcoming back for more taxesâ.
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Sir Keir Starmer hosts the prime minister of Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at 10 Downing Street. During the Downing Street photo op, the UK prime minister says the pair will discuss âthe developing conflict in the Middle Eastâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Following the sentencing of Chinese PhD student Zhenhao Zou Detective Inspector Richard Mackenzie tells reporters outside court: "The sheer scale of his offending, which spanned two countries, makes him one of the most prolific predators we have ever seen." Zou was jailed for life with a minimum of 24 years, after being found guilty of drugging and raping 10 women in London and China. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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A Chinese PhD student who drugged and raped 10 women in London and China has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years at Inner London Crown Court. Zhenhao Zou, 28, filmed nine of the rapes on women as they lost consciousness. He will serve 22 years and 227 days before he is eligible for parole, taking into account time spent on remand. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch says, âthe most important thing is to make sure Iran does not obtain nuclear weaponsâ and reiterates her âsupportâ for Israel. The Conservative leader says she is âworriedâ that any use of UK-controlled Diego Garcia for a potential US bombing mission would hit problems as it has been âsurrendered to Mauritiusâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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