The Foreign Secretary David Lammy has been a vocal critic of Trump in the past, but has been quick to congratulate him on his election victory. 

Foreign Secretary aims to build bridges with Trump

The PM was asked about Labour's declining support from British Muslims in an interview on Monday.

Starmer accused of 'awful response' on Labour and British Muslims

In an interview earlier this week, the Labour leader singled out Bangladesh as a country where illegal migrants are not being deported to quickly enough. 

Bangladesh High Commission sends letter to Starmer about 'concerning' remarks

The Labour leader has drawn criticism after he singled out Bangladesh as a country where migrants are not being removed quickly enough.

Starmer: 'I wasn't intending to cause offence' with Bangladesh comments 

Labour faces threats from independent candidates in certain constituencies as new polling shows the conflict in Gaza remains an issue influencing voters.

Gaza conflict ranks amongst most important election issues for British Muslims

ITV News' Shehab Khan travelled across the country, meeting those fasting from sunrise to sunset and exploring why this holy month means so much to so many.

Why I travelled the country asking Muslims what Ramadan means to them

It comes at a time of increased tension over the party's handling of the war in Gaza.

British Muslim support for Labour falls drastically, according to new poll

Despite seeing the bill through Parliament to secure its passage, on its third reading the PM will have to answer his critics.

Sunak still faces battle over Rwanda Bill as Tory right send clear warning shot

Multiple universities could be forced to close if no action is taken, as one in four in the UK are currently making a loss, ITV News can reveal. 

Education sector in 'crisis' as one in four universities make losses

Messages seen and verified by ITV News, showed Tory MP's staffers describing Met chief Sir Mark Rowley as a 'preeminent Islamic scholar'.

Tory staffer dubs Met chief 'Islamic scholar' in invite-only WhatsApp group

Labour MP Imran Hussain quit the frontbench after being warned he'd be sacked if he signed a House of Commons motion backing a ceasefire in Gaza.

Labour frontbencher warned by party he'd be sacked over Gaza stance

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston breaks down potentially the most important diplomatic decision Starmer will ever make. 

Was PM blindsided by Mandelson reaction or did he hope to weather the storm?

Ruth Jones and James Corden attend a BBC launch event for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, at Ham Yard Hotel in London. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. 

After the show's 2019 Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger, with a marriage proposal, viewers will hopefully get an answer on Christmas Day.

James Corden and Ruth Jones to give Gavin & Stacey ‘lovely’ send off

ITV News' Robert Peston looks at why the prime minister has given Lord Mandelson the UK's top diplomatic job to the US and what risks are involved

Why Starmer picked Mandelson for Washington

File photo dated 02/02/24 of Lord Peter Mandelson at St Mary the Virgin church in Primrose Hill, north west London. The UK needs to transform itself into a high investment economy to shift out of its low growth "doom loop", Lord Peter Mandelson claims, adding that he will will hit out at "persistent underinvestment". Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The Labour peer and former 'spin doctor' to Tony Blair would replace Karen Pierce, who has served as ambassador to the US since 2020. 

Peter Mandelson expected to be made Britain's new ambassador to US

The Queen's longtime hairdresser has spoken to ITV News about her decades-lasting friendship with Her Majesty.

Royal warrant for the long-serving hairdresser to the Queen

ITV News' Chloe Keedy reports from Avignon, France, after attending the sentencing of Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband and 50 other men in the mass rape trial.

Gisele Pelicot calmly faced the unimaginable in court for the final time

ITV News' Steve Scott speaks to Lord Seb Coe, one of seven candidates vying to become IOC president, about how the Olympic games could shape up. 

How could the future of Olympic sport look under Lord Seb Coe? 

ITV News Joel Hills explains if rising inflation is due to the way it's calculated or a resurgence in prices, as it has reached its highest level since March.

Shehab Khan

Political Correspondent