Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says her party will vote against the Rwanda Bill, as Rishi Sunak’s “dying” government desperately tries to push through plans to deport illegal immigrants. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove insists the Government's legislation on deporting illegal immigrants to Rwanda is tough and robust and "will work" despite concerns from within the Conservative Party, including the resignation of the former immigration minister Robert Jenrick. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters have marched from Bank to Westminster, to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Members of the Royal Family have attended a Carol Service held at Westminster Abbey in London. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A procession for Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has taken place in Dublin ahead of his funeral in County Tipperary. MacGowan died on 30 November, aged 65, following a recent hospital stay after being diagnosed with encephalitis. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says it's "farcical" that the cost of the government's scheme to send migrants to Rwanda has more than doubled to £290 million. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ellie Reeves says Labour MPs will vote against the government's "hugely costly" Rwanda Bill, adding her party would choose to set up a cross-border police force to go after criminal gangs. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Legal Migration Minister Tom Pursglove says the Conservative chairman will reflect on the response to a post shared by the party's social media account in which it compared Labour's immigation policy to a picture of BBC anchor Maryam Moshiri. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Legal Migration Minister Tom Pursglove says the government wants its Rwanda Bill to progress through Parliament at the "very earliest opportunity". Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
After two gruelling days of giving evidence, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s time at the COVID-19 Inquiry is up. Here are some of the main takeaways from his 10 hours in the witness box: 1. He made mistakes, and he is sorry. 2. He didn’t always have enough information about the risks. 3. Boasting about shaking hands with COVID patients was a bad idea. 4. ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ seemed like a good idea at the time. 5. Matt Hancock did a good job. 6. Partygate was exaggerated. 7. Having been in intensive care with the virus himself, he understands the devastation it caused. Report by Gracex. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomes his Dutch counterpart, Mark Rutte to 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
The parents of William Brown who died after being struck by a vehicle on a main road in Folkestone on Wednesday afternoon appeal for the driver to come forward so they can bury their son in peace. In an emotional interview, William and Laura Brown describe their seven-year-old boy Will “as the sweetest boy in the world”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former prime minister Boris Johnson is jeered by campaigners as he leaves the Covid-19 Inquiry in west London after two days of giving evidence. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden confirms “sustained” cyber operations attempting to interfere with UK politics have been made by Russian secret service. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer tells MPs that the BBC licence fee will rise from £159 to £169.50 next year. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak insists his new Rwanda legislation "blocks every single reason that has ever been used to prevent flights" and claims going any further would mean "the entire scheme will collapse". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour’s Pat McFadden says the government’s Rwanda scheme is “not the answer” to tackle illegal migration on small boats. The shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster says, “no amount of declarations by the prime minister can change the fact they have sent more home secretaries to Rwanda than asylum seekers”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former prime minister Boris Johnson arrives in west London ahead of his second day of questioning at the Covid Inquiry. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
During a visit to Israel and the West Bank, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps calls on further “access” to deliver “a lot more aid” into Gaza. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A smiling Robert Jenrick ignores reporters’ questions as he arrives at his home in central London on Wednesday evening after resigning as immigration minister. Earlier, Mr Jenrick told Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that his draft Bill aimed at stopping small boat crossings "does not go far enough" and is a "triumph of hope over experience". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg has said the resignation of Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick is a "grave difficulty" for the government and will make it harder for the Rwanda Bill to pass through Parliament. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg has said he is "content" the government's new Rwanda Bill, describing it as "constituently tidy". Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A Deal or No Deal contestant broke down in tears after a fundraiser was made for him following his stroke of bad luck on the game show. Brad Wale, 29, was devastated when he won just £5 on Deal or No Deal following a tense episode of the ITV programme hosted by Stephen Mulhern. Brad, who is terminally ill with Motor Neurone Disease, said: "Each and every individual donation means the world to me. You'll never understand how much it's changed my life." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Detectives have promised a "painstaking investigation" after Lianne Gordon, 42, was shot dead in Hackney. Neighbours described Lianne as a "beautiful soul" and having a "heart of gold". A young man and teenage boy were also wounded. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson departs Dorland House in Paddington after giving evidence at the Covid-19 Inquiry. The former prime minister apologised for the "pain and loss" victims and their families suffered during the pandemic and admitted the government "underestimated the scale and pace" of the virus. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson admits he "thought about" sacking his then-health secretary Matt Hancock in 2020, but decided against it as he "didn't see any advantage" to the country in doing so. The former prime minister says claims from his aide Dominic Cummings that he kept Matt Hancock in his position to be a "sacrifice" at the inquiry were "nonsense". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has claimed the Conservative Party faces "electoral oblivion" if its emergency legislation to tackle illegal migration fails. In a personal statement to the Commons, Braverman urged Rishi Sunak to stop all legal challenges using domestic and international laws. It comes as Home Secretary James Cleverly travelled to Rwanda yesterday to sign a new treaty in a bid to fulfil the government's plan to send asylum seekers to the African nation. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A 42-year-old woman killed in a shooting in east London has been named by police as Lianne Gordon. A young man and a teenage boy were injured and left in a non-life-threatening condition in hospital following the attack in Hackney on Tuesday evening. Three people were found with gunshot wounds after police were called at around 6.30pm on Tuesday to reports of a shooting in Vine Close. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson admits he may have only read minutes from the government's scientific advisory group (SAGE) "once or twice" during the pandemic. The former prime minister said he was given "summaries" of the discussions but that "in retrospect" it may have been valuable to hear them in full while he was leading the response to the emerging crisis. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the government "didn't have the systems to control the virus" and he didn't know what other tools he had other than lockdown in order to protect "large numbers of people". Johnson was speaking at the covid inquiry where he is continuing to give evidence in relation to his tenure as prime minister during the pandemic. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson says he shouldn't have shaken hands with patients at the Royal Free Hospital on March 1 and admits he "should have been more precautionary". Covid Inquiry Lead Counsel Hugo Keith KC says the former prime minister's actions went against the general advice "against greetings like shaking hands". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson says he does not remember ever being warned about asymptomatic transmission of Covid-19 within Germany during the early stages of the pandemic. The former prime minister was grilled about his knowledge of a meeting in January, in which the former chief medical officer warned the then-health secretary about asymptomatic spread of the virus. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Government has stopped short of introducing a Hillsborough Law called for by campaigners in its response to a report into the experiences of the bereaved families. Former bishop of Liverpool the Right Rev James Jones set out 25 learning points in his report The Patronising Disposition of Unaccountable Power, published in November 2017. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk told MPs the Hillsborough families have “created a lasting legacy” that is “a tribute to their loved ones.” He also apologised for the delay in the government’s response to Mr Jones’ report. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Dominic Cummings stepped out in London today as Boris Johnson continues to give evidence at the covid inquiry. Cummings, who was the former Prime Minister's chief adviser during the pandemic, refused to comment when asked about his thoughts on the inquiry. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the high fatality rate in Italy during the pandemic "really rattled" him. Johnson was speaking at the Covid Inquiry where he is giving evidence all day in relation to his tenure as Prime Minister during the Covid-19 pandemic. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has admitted to the Covid-19 Inquiry that the government and its scientific advisors "underestimated the scale and the pace" of the pandemic. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Policing Minister Alex Norris said the Rwanda treaty is "not the answer" to a problem that "requires a serious answer." The minister said the Rwanda policy would not be part of Labour's approach to small boats as it fails to tackle criminal gangs. It comes as Home Secretary James Cleverly travelled to Rwanda yesterday to sign the new treaty in a bid to fulfil the government's plan to send asylum seekers to the African nation. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson tells the Covid-19 Inquiry that Matt Hancock "may have had defects" but "was doing his very best in difficult circumstances". The former prime minister refused calls from his aide Dominic Cummings to sack the former health secretary adding, "if you're prime minister, you are constantly being lobbied by somebody to sack somebody else". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The world can’t afford to "give up and get bored" of the war in Ukraine, Grant Shapps has told ITV News. The defence secretary's warning comes against a backdrop of scepticism in the European Union and the United States over continued financial support for the war-torn country. But in an exclusive interview, Mr Shapps said financial aid for Ukraine will continue despite the economic situation in the UK, while the amount remains unclear. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Office Minister Chris Philp has welcomed the new Rwanda deal, saying it will allow the "deterrent effect" to commence against illegal boat crossings. Home Secretary James Cleverly travelled to Rwanda yesterday to sign the new treaty in a bid to fulfil the government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson says he takes "personal responsibility for all the decisions" the government made during the Covid-19 pandemic. The former prime minister admits "we got things wrong" and that there were "unquestionably" things that should have been done differently. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson has apologised for the "pain and loss and suffering" of the victims and their families during the Covid-19 pandemic. Four people were removed from the hearing as the former prime minister gave his opening remarks. They said they stood up as he began apologising to hold up signs that read: "The Dead can't hear your apologies." Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson tells the Covid Inquiry "I don't know the exact reason" his phone was missing "5,000 or so WhatsApps". The inquiry's counsel lead Hugo Keith KC asks the former prime minister whether he carried out a "factory reset" on the phone, to which Mr Johnson replies "I don't remember any such thing". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Bereaved families of the Covid pandemic victims held a press conference outside the Covid Inquiry where former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is giving evidence. The group gathered outside the office building where the inquiry is taking place in West London, with some holding pictures of their loved ones. Johnson is expected to be questioned over a two-day period. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A woman has been killed and and a man and teenage boy have been wounded in a shooting in east London. The woman, 42, died at the scene. The shooting occurred in a small housing development in Hackney on Tuesday evening. The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder inquiry. No arrests have been made. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has arrived at the Covid Inquiry in West London where he is set to give evidence about his tenure in charge of the government during the pandemic and respond to criticisms from some of his closest aides. Johnson is expected to be questioned over a two-day period. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Armed police were called to a major incident in South Wales after a 29-year-old pregnant woman was stabbed, leading to a major manhunt. After several hours, a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and was escorted into police custody. Several schools in Aberfan had been placed into lockdown as the force urged people to avoid the area. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
James Cleverly has travelled to the Rwandan capital Kigali to sign a new legally binding treaty with the East African country, which the government hopes will see asylum seekers who arrive in the UK on small boats sent to Rwanda. The home secretary said categorically at a post-signing press conference on Tuesday that the UK has not paid any more money to Rwanda in addition to the £140 million already handed over. But he signalled that there will "inevitably" be further costs to cover the new burdens imposed on the Rwandan legal system. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove and Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt leave the Cabinet Office. It comes as Home Secretary James Cleverly is in Rwanda where he is expected to sign a new treaty to send asylum seekers to the African nation after the Supreme Court declared the deportation scheme unlawful. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Rwanda plan is a "failing scheme that doesn't tackle the real problem" which is criminal gangs who are organising illegal boat crossings. Ms Cooper said £140 million has already been spent on the treaty despite no asylum seekers being sent to Rwanda. Home Secretary James Cleverly arrived in Rwanda on Tuesday where he is expected to sign a revised treaty following the UK Supreme Court’s rejection of the asylum plan last month. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn