A group of Labour MPs has urged Sir Keir Starmer to do more to tackle the rising cost of living amid fears the party could lose the next election to Reform. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have visited the British Museum to celebrate plans for a cultural exchange between the UK and France. The Prime Minister said: “In this new world our alliances are more important than ever… the UK is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with France, supporting Ukraine and calling for sustainable peace in the Middle East.” 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 has said the UK’s relationship with France is “as strong as it’s ever been” as he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street. The prime minister praised their “personal relationship” and said the state visit symbolised the closeness of both nations. He also reflected on their joint wreath-laying at Churchill’s statue, calling it a reminder of their enduring bond. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirms he stands by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT. Asked by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch in Parliament if the promise still holds, Starmer simply replies: “Yes.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tory former Cabinet minister Lord Norman Tebbit, who has died aged 94, was an “icon in British politics”, Kemi Badenoch said. The Conservative grandee was one of Margaret Thatcher’s closest political allies and played a key role in Tory politics for a generation. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch says the Conservative Party's immigration policies are "much tighter" than before and that exit checks are needed. The party leader's comments come after a cross-party committee of MPs said the Home Office had failed to check whether foreign workers were leaving the UK or staying to work illegally. She adds that small boat crossings have increased under Labour and "everything is getting worse". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch says she is "glad" the government chose to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group. The Conservative Party leader adds, "some people believe they can just destroy things and get away with it". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
President Macron and his wife Brigitte attended a banquet at Guildhall, hosted by the Lord Mayor and City of London Corporation. They were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. The event is part of the French state visit, celebrating ties between the UK and France. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn