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Dame Laura Kenny announces retirement from cycling career

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Dame Laura Kenny, Britain’s most decorated female Olympic athlete, has announced she will be retiring from cycling. The 31-year-old has won five Olympic gold medals and had been expected to compete at the Paris Games this summer. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Obama leaves Downing Street after 'private meeting'

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Former US president Barack Obama was seen leaving Downing Street after allegedly having a 'private meeting' with Rishi Sunak. The prime minister’s official spokesman said: "Obama was making an informal courtesy drop-in as part of his trip to London, where he is conducting work of the Obama Foundation." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

New Bansky mural appears on North London building

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A tree mural in north London that appeared on a residential building overnight is the work of Banksy, the anonymous street artist has confirmed. The artist claimed the mural as his own in an Instagram post on Monday, following a morning of speculation after it appeared on a building on Hornsey Road in Finsbury Park overnight. Residents said they were “proud and delighted” at the thought of the anonymous artist choosing their street for his latest mural. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Rishi Sunak visits apprentice training centre

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Rishi Sunak has visited an apprentice training centre in Warwickshire after pledging to introduce 20,000 more apprenticeships. In a speech delivered at an SME event earlier today, Mr Sunak revealed the government would pay the full cost of apprenticeships for people aged 21 or under at small firms from the 1st of April. During the visit, he met with young apprentices to discuss their experiences with the training scheme. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sunak says he is 'determined to get Rwanda scheme through'

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Rishi Sunak has expressed his hopes of getting the Rwanda bill through parliament and flights up and running by Spring. It comes as MPs are set to vote on the House of Lords amendments to the bill today. In November, the Supreme Court ruled the African nation isn't a safe place to send asylum seekers. "We aim to get a flight off in the Spring. It's important that we get the Rwanda scheme up and running because we need a deterrent," Mr Sunak said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Rishi Sunak reveals 'three-step plan' for small businesses

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Rishi Sunak announced his three-step plan to support small businesses, by promising to introduce 20,000 more apprenticeships, fund training for young people and cut red tape for small businesses. The prime minister insisted his plan for economic growth "is starting to work" during the speech at the Small and Medium Enterprises event. "Inflation has more than halved and is falling fast, growth is higher than anyone expected and debt is starting to fall," Mr Sunak said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Kemi Badenoch reacts to Tory donor racism row

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Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has spoken out about the Tory donor racism row, describing the media's "relentless focus" on the controversy as "trivial." Frank Hester, one of the Conservative Party's top donors, allegedly said left-wing MP Diane Abbott "should be shot" at a private meeting in 2019. "I think this belief that we should not be able to move on and accept when someone has made an apology for historical comments and treat them as if they are contemporary is a problem," she added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sadiq Khan launches re-election campaign

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Sadiq Khan has launched his re-election campaign for a third term as Mayor of London. Mr Khan promised to address the housing crisis in the capital, vowing to double his council homes target to 40,000. "What we've achieved is rowing against the winds of this government, imagine what we could do with a Labourn government behind us," Mr Khan said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Russian expats queue outside London embassy to vote

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Thousands of Russian expats have queued outside the country's London embassy to vote in their presidential election. Russian nationals living in the UK have have been encouraged to take to polling stations to spoil presidential election ballots in protest against Vladimir Putin extending his leadership. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sir Ed Davey: Election date is the only thing PM controls

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Sir Ed Davey tells the Liberal Democrats spring conference that the prime minister "sounds like he's already given up" and that setting the general election date is "pretty much the only thing left that Rishi Sunak controls any more". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour urge PM to ‘grow a backbone’ and pay back Hester cash

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Labour’s Jonathan Ashworth urges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to "grow a backbone" and pay back the £10 million donated by Frank Hester after the businessman reportedly made racist comments about black MP Diane Abbott. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Minister refuses to say whether Tories received extra £5m

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Transport Secretary Mark Harper declines to say whether Frank Hester has donated an extra five million pounds to the Conservative Party, refusing to comment on "hypothetical" questions. Mr Hester allegedly said in 2019 that Diane Abbott, Britain's longest-serving black MP, made him "want to hate all black women" and that she "should be shot". Reports emerged this week that Mr Hester may have offered £5 million more, which has not yet been published by the Electoral Commission. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Watch powerful volcano in Iceland erupt for fourth time in months

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A volcano in Iceland erupted for the fourth time since December on Saturday night. It opened a fissure in the earth about 3km between Stóra-Skógfell and Hagafell mountains on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It’s believed to be the most powerful flare-up so far. Iceland is now in a state of emergency. Report by Bangurak. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Vaughan Gething elected as next first minister of Wales

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Vaughan Gething has been elected as the next Welsh Labour leader and first minister of Wales, the first black leader of any European country. Mr Gething received a warm hug from his wife and son as his appointment as Welsh Labour leader was announced on Saturday morning in a lecture hall at Cardiff University. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Aerials show closed M25 motorway section and road works

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A five-mile stretch of the M25 motorway between junctions 10 and 11, which has been closed in both directions and will remain inaccessible until 6am on Monday while a bridge is demolished, and a new gantry installed. Concerns have been raised that thousands of drivers will be stuck in gridlocked traffic over the weekend during the first planned daytime closure in the motorway’s history. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Abbott: We have to stand up for young black people

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Jeremy Corbyn joined the rally in support of Diane Abbott. Former Labour leader called the abuse that Abbott receives 'abominable, almost unbelievable'. Diane Abbott thanked residents of Hackney for 'decades of support' and urged them to ''make sure generations of young black people don't have to suffer the racism that we had to suffer''. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

'I think Labour should welcome Abbott back into the party'

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A group of voters in Diane Abbott's constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington appear to agree she should have the Labour whip reinstated. Abbott was suspended from the party after she wrote a letter that said Jewish people experience prejudice, not racism. But since then, Conservative Party donor Frank Hester allegedly aimed racist and misogynist remarks towards the independent MP, which has sparked a debate about whether she should be welcomed back into the Labour party in a show of solidarity. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ed Davey kicks off Lib Dem conference with removal van stunt

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As the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference gets underway in York, their leader Sir Ed Davey hopes to get a step closer to sending the Conservatives packing. In a political stunt, he loads boxes onto the back of a truck that carries the slogan 'Ed Davey's Tory Removals'. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Women speak out about adverse reactions to liquid BBLs

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ITV News hears from women who say they have suffered an adverse reaction to so-called liquid Brazilian Butt Lift treatments with physical and mental side-effects. Bonnie-Louise Cooper says she was rushed to hospital in an ambulance after collapsing at home following her liquid BBL booked through Lift Aesthetics. She explained that doctors told her she had contracted the life-threatening reaction to infection, sepsis, and told her: “If your sister hadn’t called the ambulance when she did, you would have been dead within the hour”. The practitioner at the beauty clinic in Essex, that boasts the likes of Katie Price and reality TV stars Hannah Elizabeth and Dani Imbert among their clients, did not respond when approached for comment. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Analyst: Careful planning guarantees Putin election win

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A Russian analyst says the Kremlin's "careful planning" guarantees a win for President Vladimir Putin, as voters cast their election ballots. Ben Noble adds "if the authorities need to they can resort to ballot stuffing and fixing the figures of online voting". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sunak branded a 'chicken' after ruling out May election

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After Labour branded the prime minister a "chicken" for ruling out a May 2nd general election, a group of people dressed in chicken costumes wearing Rishi Sunak masks roam near Downing Street with signs that say 'Rishi name the date now!'. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Chancellor: Tories are transparent about donations

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says the Conservative Party "fully complies with all the requirements to be transparent about donations", as reports claim Frank Hester made a further £5m donation to the party. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had already faced pressure to return Frank Hester's £10m donation after he made alleged racist and misogynistic remarks about Diane Abbott. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour: Appalling that Tories haven't returned donor's money

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The Labour Party's deputy national campaign coordinator says it is "appalling" that Tory donor Frank Hester has not had his donation returned to him, after he made allegedly racist and misogynistic comments about independent MP Diane Abbott. Ellie Reeves says the fact the party has not handed Mr Hester's money back is "really telling about how seriously the Conservatives treat racism". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Rishi Sunak drops ball playing rugby at Gloucester

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak drops the ball as he plays catch with Gloucester Rugby's players at the Kingsholm Stadium. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM rules out May 2nd general election

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Rishi Sunak rules out a May 2nd election as he appeared on ITV West Country on Thursday. The prime minister says "there's not going to be a general election on that day, but when there is a general election what actually matters is the choice at that election". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

How Jake Gyllenhaal gave Conor McGregor a real black eye

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Jake Gyllenhaal lists all the injuries and mishaps that occurred involving Conor McGregor on the set of 'Road House.' The film is a reimagining of the 1989 classic that starred Patrick Swayze. Speaking at the UK Special Screening in Mayfair, London, Gyllenhaal recalls memories of working and being friends with Swayze. 'Road House' stars Gyllenhaal, UFC champion McGregor, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen and Lukas Gage, and arrives on Prime Video on Thursday 21st May 2024. Report by Burtonj. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Chioma Nnadi says her role reflects changing media landscape

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Chioma Nnadi has replaced Edward Enninful at the helm of British Vogue - with her inaugural magazine cover released today. She takes over as publisher Conde Naste grapples with falling magazine sales and a changing media landscape. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer: This is a test for the PM

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Sir Keir Starmer urges Rishi Sunak to return the 10 million pounds donation from Frank Hester. Labour Leader called the comments made about Diane Abbott ‘’abhorrent, racist and misogynistic’’. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

New definition enables ‘protection’ from extremist activity

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Its new definition of extremism will give the Government “the tools that it needs to protect us” against extremist activity, Rishi Sunak has said. Michael Gove named a string of groups which could be checked against the Government’s new definition of extremism amid rising concerns about threats to social cohesion and British democracy. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Gove: New extremism definition will not limit free speech

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Michael Gove told the Commons the Government’s new definition of extremism was “more precise and rigorous” than the previous one. The communities secretary assured MPs, the government’s new definition of extremism will not affect "those exercising their proper right to free speech.’’ Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour: Questions over application of extremism definition

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The Government has unveiled its new definition of extremism amid rising concern about threats to social cohesion and British democracy. Shadow Treasury minister Darren Jones said that there is a “cross party consensus that we should tackle hateful extremism.” He however insisted that there is a “broader question about how that definition is then applied and what the relevant checks and balances are in the system.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Gove: In the past govt has funded extremist organisations

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Michael Gove sets out the government’s new definition of ‘extremism’ during a statement to MPs in the House of Commons. Communities Secretary emphasised importance of coming together in fight against extremism. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Landfill causes unbearable stink in Greater Manchester

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People in Greater Manchester say they're having to keep their children inside because of the stench coming from a nearby landfill. Residents in Bury and Rochdale say the stink is unbearable - and say they're worried fumes could be affecting their health. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Diane Abbott: Starmer calls on PM to return Hester’s £10m

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has challenged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to hand back the £10 million donated to the Conservative Party by Frank Hester. The CEO of software company The Phoenix Partnership is alleged to have made racist and sexist comments about MP Diane Abbott in 2019. The government has admitted the remarks were racist but say they will not return their donor’s money. 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 signs a trade agreement with Texas

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Kemi Badenoch held a meeting with the Governor of Texas at 10 Downing Street. The Business Secretary has signed an agreement on closer trade co-operation with Texas as the Government continues to pursue state-level deals in the absence of a wider free trade agreement with the US Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

UK seals trade co-operation agreement with Texas

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The UK has signed an agreement on closer trade co-operation with Texas as the Government continues to pursue state-level deals in the absence of a wider free trade agreement with the US. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called it an “exciting moment”. Mr Sunak told the Texas governor it was “fantastic” to welcome him to Downing Street to sign the agreement. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer accuses PM of being too scared to call an election

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Sir Keir Starmer has accused Rishi Sunak of being "too scared" to call an election. The Labour leader said that "the public can see that the only way to protect their country, their pension and their NHS from the madness of this Tory party is by voting Labour." Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM: Tory donor’s remorse should be accepted

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer used Prime Minister's Questions to raise the case of Tory donor Frank Hester, asking Rishi Sunak: “Is the Prime Minister proud to be bankrolled by someone using racist and misogynistic language.” The prime minister Rishi Sunak replied by insisting that “the alleged comments were wrong, they were racist, he has rightly apologised for them and that remorse should be accepted.” Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sunak departs 10 Downing Street for PMQs

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Rishi Sunak avoids questions from press as he leaves to attends Prime Minister’s Questions Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Hollinrake: Hester’s comments ‘wrong’ and ‘racist’

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Post Office minister Kevin Hollinrake has said that Tory backer, Frank Hester’s comments about Labour MP Diane Abbott were “wrong” and racist.” Mr Hollinrake insisted that his party has “the most diverse cabinet in history” and that he is “proud of [their] record of ethnicity.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour: Sunak should return every penny from Frank Hester

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Shadow paymaster general Jonathan Ashworth said that the prime minister should return “every penny piece” of the £10 million donated to the Conservatives by major Tory backer, Frank Hester, who has been accused of making racist comments about Labour MP Diane Abbott. Mr Ashworth said: If the comments are racist and wrong, why is [Rishi Sunak] still happy to use their money to pay for his leaflets in an election campaign. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer wants to legalise assisted dying in next parliament

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The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said that he wants assisted dying to be legalised after the next election. Speaking in a phone call with broadcaster and campaigner Esther Rantzen - who has expressed her own wish for an assisted death – he said he was “personally committed” to a change in the law. It is currently illegal to help someone take their own life in the UK. However, there is growing political momentum in favour of allowing assisted dying, also known as assisted suicide. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

London Mayor wades in on Tory donor race row

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The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has condemned the racist remarks allegedly made by a top Tory donor. According to the Guardian, Frank Hester, who has given £10m to the Tories in the past year, made racist comments about leftwing MP Diane Abbott at a meeting in 2019, including that she made him "want to hate all black women". Mr Khan said the comments were "clearly racist and despicable." There has been increasing pressure on the Conservatives to return the money donated by Mr Hester. "There should be no place in British political life for these sorts of comments," Mr Khan added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ministers depart Cabinet office amid Tory donor race row

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Ministers have departed the weekly Cabinet meeting in Downing Street amid growing pressure to return the money given by a major Tory donor who has become embroiled in a race row. Conservative Party donor Frank Hester is reported to have said left-wing MP Diane Abbott "should be shot" at a meeting in 2019 – according to an investigation by The Guardian newspaper. Tory opponents, including Labour's Sarah Jones, have urged the governing party to give back the cash Mr Hester has donated. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Conservatives should give back Tory donor money, says Labour

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Labour's Sarah Jones calls on the Conservative Party should "give back the money" from a major Tory donor amid allegations of racist remarks. Frank Hester, one of the Conservative's biggest donors, reportedly made racist comments about former Labour MP Ms Abbott during a business meeting at his company headquarters in Leeds in 2019 – allegedly saying she made him “want to hate all black women”. Ms Jones says the Tories "need to show the public that they know the difference between right and wrong" and calls on Rishi Sunak to condemn the comments. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Minister reacts to Tory donor accused of racist remarks

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Energy minister Graham Stuart says the Tory donor at the centre of a new race row has ‘rightly apologised’ for remarks allegedly made about the former Labour MP Diane Abbott. Conservative Party donor Frank Hester is reported to have said Ms Abbott ‘should be shot’ at a meeting in 2019 – according to an investigation by The Guardian newspaper. But Mr Stuart has warned against the ‘cancel culture’ and questions whether Mr Hester should be ‘destroyed’ for saying ‘unacceptable things’. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Pensions Secretary praises latest ONS figures

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Work and Pension Secretary Mel Stride said the latest employment statistics are "a step in the right direction." The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics revealed unemployment rose and wage growth slowed in the three months to January. However, Mr Stride pointed out: "We've still got a record level of payroll employment and we're seeing real wages rising for the eighth month in succession. This is really because our plan is working." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Kate's photo "a major communicative failure," AFP chief says

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The Princess of Wales's edited photo is a "major communicative failure from their side," an AFP photo edtior has said. Eric Baradat, the director of photography at AFP, said they usually "trust images coming from Kensington Palace" and the edited image "makes us doubt that she is as well as they want her to look." The image, taken by the Prince of Wales, was the first of Catherine to be released since her surgery in January. PA, Getty Images, AFP, Associated Press (AP) and Reuters removed the image over concerns it had been "manipulated". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Stout out; Air fryers in - Changes to ONS' basket of goods

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The cost-of-living crisis and the end of the Covid-19 pandemic have been reflected in the Office for National Statistics’ ‘basket of goods’, which measures the UK’s inflation rate. A pint of Guinness and hand sanitiser have been removed whilst gluten-free bread and air fryers are in. Vinyl records have made a return to the basket after a 32-year absence, thanks in part to the success of a Taylor Swift album. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn