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Von der Leyen calls for defence surge after London summit

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has recognised a need for a "surge" in defence among member states. It follows a summit between European leaders in London led by Keir Starmer on support for Ukraine. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

NATO Secretary praises European support for Ukraine

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praises the growing commitment of European countries to support Ukraine, with increased defence spending and security guarantees, following a summit 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

Starmer unveils plan to help Ukraine following summit

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Following a high-level summit with European leaders, Sir Keir Starmer has announced a comprehensive plan to support Ukraine. As part of the plan, £1.6 billion will be made available in export finance to supply Ukraine with over 5,000 air defence missiles. The initiative aims to strengthen Ukraine’s security, deter future aggression, and ensure a just and lasting peace. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Zelenskyy departs London by helicopter to meet King Charles

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy departs London by helicopter after attending a summit with European leaders. He is en route to Sandringham for a private meeting with King Charles III to discuss ongoing UK support for Ukraine. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Leaders gather for summit with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

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European leaders gather alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Lancaster House in London as Sir Keir Starmer hosts a summit to discuss continued support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

European leaders arrive for Ukraine summit in London

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European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arrive at Lancaster House in London for a high-level summit hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss continued support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Italian PM arrives to talk with Starmer on Ukraine

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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. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Minister says summit will prioritise Ukraine

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The EU Relations minister has said that Sunday's summit of world leaders in London will be "about putting Ukraine in the strongest possible position". Speaking ahead of the summit, Nick Thomas-Symonds said the talks "will be about how we build that permanent peace so we can ensure it is peace that is durable and lasts into the future," he added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Priti Patel praises PM ahead of European summit

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Priti Patel has praised prime minister Sir Keir Starmer following his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday, describing the meeting as "very moving, respectful and dignified". It comes ahead of a crucial summit on Sunday with world leaders to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Zelenskyy departs Downing St following meeting with PM

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy departed Downing Street following his meeting with the prime minister. Keir Starmer walked the Ukrainian President to his car before waving goodbye. The pair will meet again on Sunday for the european summit with a host of world leaders. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM: Ukraine has our full backing

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Sir Keir Starmer told Volodymyr Zelensky he had “full backing across the United Kingdom" as the pair met at Downing Street on satruday. It comes ahead of a crucial summit with world leaders on Sunday in London. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Keir Starmer greets Zelenskyy outside Downing Street

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Sir Keir Starmer embraced Volodymyr Zelensky outside Downing Street. It comes ahead of a crucial summit with world leaders on Sunday in London. 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 praises Zelenskyy ahead of summit

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Kemi Badenoch has praised Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It comes amid a wave of support for the President from world leaders following a tense exchange in the Oval Office with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. "President Zelenskyy is a hero. He represents the Ukrainian people's strength and their resistance to an authoritarian regime which is destroying them. He needs all the support he can get," she said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Zelenskyy arrives in UK ahead of summit in London

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Zelenskyy's plane arrives in UK ahead of a crucial summit in London Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Chancellor defends Starmer's aid budget cuts

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Rachel Reeves has defended Sir Keir Starmer's decision to cut the foreign aid budget. It comes as international development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned over the budget cuts. The chancellor said the decision to spend 2.5% on defence "is the right decision in the circumstances we face today as a nation". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

GPs welcome new contract allowing appointment changes

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GPs have been reacting to the new contract set out by the government which allows patients to book more appointments online and end the "scramble for 8am slots". Dr Alison George, a GP in an A&E unit at Newcastle Hospital Trust, welcomed the changes, saying: "I think it is a positive announcement and it means we've got space to try and move things forward." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Anneliese Dodds resigns following aid budget cuts

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Anneliese Dodds has resigned as international development minister over the decision to cut overseas aid to fund a boost to defence spending. Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner reacted as the news broke on Friday, saying she is "really sorry" to hear the news of the resignation. "It is a really difficult decision that was made but it was absolutely right that the prime minister and the cabinet endorse the prime minister's actions to spend more money on defence," 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

Angela Rayner sets out 'power shift' plans for the North

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Angela Rayner set out plans to introduce a "power shift" in the North during a speech at the annual Convention of the North event on Friday. The deputy prime minister called her English Devolution programme the "biggest power shift in a generation" as Northerners will "no longer be dictated from Whitehall". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Mayor reveals plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street

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Sir Sadiq Khan has launched a public consultation on his controversial plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street. The Mayor of London announced the proposal to pedestrianise a 0.7-mile stretch of the popular shopping district in September and has said the plans would “unlock the true potential” of the famous street which had “suffered in recent years”. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

GPs accept contract terms helping end ‘8am scramble’

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GPs in England have accepted contract terms which will help to end the ‘8am scramble’ for appointments. Health Secretary Wes Streeting welcomed the news, saying: "This is the first time since the pandemic that a government has agreed to a deal with GPs. It brings an end to the dispute and the collective action GPs have been taking." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Streeting: NHS 'not on the table' amid US trade talks

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The health secretary has warned the NHS will not be included in any trade negotiations between the UK and US. Wes Streeting said that whilst the UK is "really excited by the prospect of a deeper trading relationship with the US", the government is clear the NHS "is not on the table and is not up for sale". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Chris Philp reacts to talks of Ukraine peace deal

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Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has weighed in on talks of a Ukraine peace deal. When asked what he made of the discussions between President Trump and Keir Starmer, Mr Philp said: "We need to have ironclad security guarantees to make sure there is no chance Putin and Russia can invade any territories under Ukrainian control." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Keir Starmer arrives back in London after US visit

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Sir Keir Starmer arrived back in London on Friday morning after a successful visit to Washington DC. The prime minister's meeting with US President Donald Trump was hailed a success as the possibility of a trade deal between the two nations was discussed. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Trump hints at potential trade deal between UK and US

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Donald Trump has hinted that a trade deal may be on the cards with the UK which would allow for tariffs between the two nations to be lifted. The US President called Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer a "tough negotiator" and said he had tried to persuade him not to impose trade tariffs on the UK. "I think there's a very good chance that in the case of these two great, friendly countries, I think we could very well end up with a real trade deal where the tariffs wouldn't be necessary. We'll see," Mr Trump added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM announces ‘new economic deal’ at White House presser

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer tells a press conference at the White House that the UK and US have decided to begin work on a "new economic deal with advanced technology at its core". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Trump says there will be ‘great trade agreements’ with UK

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Donald Trump says the US will be making "some great trade agreements with the UK" following discussions with Sir Keir Starmer. The prime minister is a "tough negotiator", the US president says as the two hold a joint press conference in the White House. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Trump: Chagos Islands talks going to work out very well

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Donald Trump indicates he will be prepared to back Sir Keir Starmer's deal to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Speaking in the Oval Office alongside the prime minister, the president says: "We're going to have some discussions about that very soon, and I have a feeling it's going to work out very well”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Trump: The answer is yes for a UK state visit

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During a meeting in the Oval Office Sir Keir Starmer presents Donald Trump with a letter from King Charles inviting the president to the UK for an “unprecedented” second state visit. On reading the letter Mr Trump says, “the answer is yes”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer greeted by Trump as he arrives at the White House

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is warmly greeted by US President Donald Trump as he arrives at the White House ahead of talks. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Gatwick boss: Conditions need to be right for development

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The CEO of Gatwick Airport welcomes the announcement that Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander will not oppose expansion at the site. Stewart Wingate adds that the company needs “conditions which means it makes sense to go ahead with the investment”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Minister insists govt is getting a ‘grip’ on asylum claims

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Home Office minister Dame Angela Eagle insists the government is “beginning to get a grip on the chaos” it inherited by increasing processing by 52% in the last three months of 2024. More than 108,000 people applied for asylum in the UK last year - the highest number for any 12-month period since current records began in 2001, figures show. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Minister responds to Andrew Tate departure from Romania

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Social media influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking in Romania, has left the country for the US after the Trump administration reportedly pressed the Romanian government to lift travel restrictions. Responding to the news, Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said, “we think Andrew Tate is not a force for good” and “for those people who are alleged to have committed crimes, then those victims must be heard”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Big questions to be answered over defence spending

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Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden says there are “still big questions” to be answered over the government’s defence spending commitments, citing the possibility of the extra money going to “Mauritius to lease back the Chagos Islands”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer hails ‘strong’ relationship at business roundtable

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hails the “strong” relationship between the UK and the US as he hosts business leaders at the UK Embassy in Washington DC. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Mandelson hails Trump as a ‘very consequential president’

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Lord Mandelson hails Donald Trump as a "very consequential president" as the UK seeks to avoid battles on tariffs with the White House. The newly installed UK ambassador to the US says it is a "very significant moment for our lives, between our two countries and indeed for all the freedom-loving democracies 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

Starmer jokes during speech at Ambassador’s reception

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Sir Keir Starmer says “taking a chainsaw isn’t my style” as he addresses “stripping away red tape” during a speech at a reception hosted by new UK ambassador Lord Mandelson in Washington DC. The prime minister also jokes about new the “new leader in town”, saying "he's a true one-off, a pioneer in business, in politics. Many people love him. Others love to hate him. But to us, he' s just.... Peter." Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Deputy PM: Seven Grenfell companies acted disgracefully

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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner says the behaviour from seven companies criticised in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry final report, who are being investigated under the Procurement Act was "disgraceful". Ms Rayner says: "Reading the report from Sir Martin was absolutely devastating to see and the lack of remorse by some of these companies is disgraceful, and I outlined that again today in my response to the report's findings." Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Keir Starmer travels to Parliament ahead of PMQs

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Sir Keir Starmer travels from 10 Downing Street to the Palace of Westminster ahead of his appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Minister: Trump has reinforced challenge on defence spending

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Defence Secretary John Healey admits the bringing forward of increased defence spending was influenced by Donald Trump after the US president “reinforced the challenge” for nations to “step up”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Govt need be transparent over defence spending

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Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says the government needs to be “transparent with the British people” over the amount of extra money being spent on defence. Earlier today Defence Secretary John Healey suggested the real-terms increase in defence spending year-on-year will be only around half the £13.4 billion figure cited by the prime minister yesterday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Former minister describes aid cut as ‘shameful’

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Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell describes the government’s decision to cut international aid to 0.3% of GDP as “shameful” and “wrong”. The former international development secretary says he was “astonished” to hear about the decision, which will fund extra defence spending, insisting “there are many other ways you can raise that money”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Corbyn: Government should focus on creating peace not war

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Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn expresses his “sadness and disappointment” after the government announced cuts to foreign aid to boost defence spending to 2.5% by 2027. The independent MP for Islington North says that governments should prioritise “creating peace” but instead pushes for “more arms, weapons and wars”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Streeting insists he didn't ask NHS boss to leave her job

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The Health Secretary has insisted he did not ask NHS boss Amanda Pritchard to leave her job. Wes Streeting said he has “so much respect and time” for Ms Pritchard, who announced on Tuesday that she will leave her role as NHS chief executive at the end of March. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM: Defence spending increase is my decision, not Trump's

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Sir Keir Starmer dismisses claims that President Trump is effectively setting UK government policy. The prime minister says that although he agrees with Trump on increases to defence spending, the policy was his decision based on his assessment. Starmer also comments on maintaining a relationship with both the US, the UK's "most important ally", and Europe. The PM says that talks this Thursday in Washington will focus on taking their relationship "from strength to strength", dismissing the countries' difference in voting at yesterday's UN talks. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ofgem boss: I know price rise is unwelcome news

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Ofgem's director general of markets says he is aware that increases in energy bill prices due to the energy regulator's new price cap is "unwelcome news" for customers. Tim Jarvis blames the changes on the "international wholesale price of gas", which he says the UK is still reliant on. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM announces aid budget cut to boost defence spending

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces that defence spending will increase to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027. To accomodate for this, Starmer says the foreign aid budget will be cut from 0.5% of gross national income to 0.3% by 2027; a change he says he is "not happy to make". Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch suggests 'repurposing' aid budget to boost defence

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says UK defence spending should go beyond a target of 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, suggesting "short-term repurposing" of some of the 0.5% dedicated to development aid. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch: UK not ready for ‘era of change’

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Kemi Badenoch says that the UK "must change" as it is "not ready" for the "era of change". During her speech on foreign policy, the Conservative leader also calls for a review of international alliances and policies to ensure they align with the UK's national policies. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch: 'Absolutely critical' PM succeeds in Trump talks

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Kemi Badenoch piles the pressure on Sir Keir Starmer ahead of the prime minister’s visit to Washington on Thursday. Speaking in London, the Conservative Party leader says it is "absolutely critical" Starmer succeeds in his talks with President Trump – especially regarding Ukraine. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

CUTS: Badenoch speech

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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch delivers a foreign policy speech in Westminster Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn