2024 UK General Election: Minister Stands by ‘Deeply Patriotic’ Sunak Amid PM’s Controversial D-Day Events Decision – Live Coverage

1⁣ hour ago, the⁢ Minister defended ⁢Rishi Sunak as “deeply patriotic” after ​the Prime Minister’s decision to leave D-day anniversary events. Labour ⁢leader Sir Keir Starmer and⁣ shadow ​home secretary ⁢Yvette⁤ Cooper are in Essex to discuss Labour’s plans to⁣ tackle ⁣antisocial behavior‍ if they‌ win the general⁤ election. They aim to give police new powers to deal‍ with noisy dirt and quad bikes causing disturbances in neighborhoods. Labour ‌also plans to increase fines for ‌using ‌off-road bikes and extend closure notices for drug dens. ‍Shabana Mahmood, the Labour shadow⁢ justice secretary, emphasized the differences between Labour and the Conservative party, stating that Labour will ensure fairness ‍in taxation. ⁢The full news⁤ story can be found here.