Stuart Bonathan

Programme Editor at @itvnews / @itn. Thoughts are my own or stolen.

[John Hudson @John_Hudson]

Kennedy Center orders staff to begin removing Trump’s name after ruling, per @jonathanreports https://t.co/m1CVZL65EI

[Shashank Joshi @shashj]

Very sorry to see that Sir Alex Younger has died of cancer, aged just 62. Younger's wife 'was shocked that he had never told his mother he was a spy, and so he did. “Yes, darling, so was I,” his mother replied.' https://t.co/6sfVIqBqpF

[Serena Williams @serenawilliams]

Good news travels fast.

[José Morgado @josemorgado]

BREAKING!

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka is the NIGTH SESSION match tomorrow at #RolandGarros.

First time in three years that a Women's match makes a night session in Paris.

[ITV News @itvnews]

Judith Chalmers, host of ITV's Wish You Were Here...? has died aged 90
https://t.co/DwDkLOaKIx

[Adam Blackmore @AdamBlackmore]

Re-reading the report on #SaintsFc charges, this is a worrying part of it

Point 25 says Saints “provided inaccurate information” - still trying to pull the wool even after they were caught !! 🤦‍♂️

And 27 is just awful …poor kid

And they wonder why they threw the book at them ?!?

Strategically inept

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

A @RoyalAirForce Rivet Joint aircraft operating in international airspace over the Black Sea was dangerously intercepted by Russian military jets – flying as close as six metres and triggering onboard emergency systems.

Despite these reckless manoeuvres, RAF crew completed their mission safely. The aircraft was conducting a routine flight in support of @NATO operations, contributing to the security of the Alliance’s eastern flank.

The RAF Rivet Joint is a specialist reconnaissance aircraft equipped with advanced electronic surveillance sensors, providing critical situational awareness to help safeguard NATO territory.

This incident reflects ongoing Russian aggression and heightened military activity across Eastern Europe and the High North – the UK will continue to stand firm with its allies, united in the defence of NATO.

[Robert Peston @Peston]

Keir Starmer has decided not to announce a departure timetable unless and until Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election. I will explore what this means for the government and Labour Party later today

[ITVPolitics @ITVNewsPolitics]

Andy Burnham on Number 10: I will take my fight 'as high as I can go'

Burnham sat down for an exclusive interview with @DanielHewittITV
https://t.co/OkvzKVorMR

[Stuart Bonathan @stuartITV]

Andy Burnham already out campaigning in Makerfield. He has quite the battle ahead

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

Great to meet my old PE teacher, the legend that is Mr O’D, whilst campaigning in Ashton.

Once told me I couldn’t play football for the school amymore if I didn’t play rugby league as I wasn’t tough enough.

Sound advice which will stand me in good stead in this campaign! 💪🏻

[Harry Horton @harry_horton]

Andy Burnham will set out plans to return to Westminster later today. "A path forward will become clear," says an ally of the Greater Manchester Mayor.

His team are confident the NEC will not block him from standing in a by-election this time.

[ITV News @itvnews]

Sky and ITV insiders tell ITV News takeover deal is 'weeks away' and will protect future of brands, Business and Economics Editor @ITVJoel reports https://t.co/eZe5gGZhPR

[Paul Brand @PaulBrandITV]

Just to add to the rife speculation, when I interviewed Angela Rayner she admitted that she had met with Andy Burnham last Friday (though absolutely denied a deal had been done).

Who else was there? The Oldham MP Jim McMahon, she told me. The mind boggles.

[ITV News @itvnews]

Exclusive: Angela Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC after stamp duty row
https://t.co/8cwy3TVVBF

[Fred Dimbleby @freddimbleby]

Late night for Wes Streeting who I have just seen getting into his ministerial car in Parliament at 11.20pm

Much of Westminster watching what he will do tomorrow

[Robert Peston @Peston]

I have had the same conversations with MPs as @breeallegretti. The health secretary Wes Streeting, soon to be ex health secretary, is poised to launch his leadership bid tomorrow

[Rachel Bradley @RachBradleyITV]

Brilliant job going in our happy and well- functioning politics team… and the best part is you don’t need to launch a coup or have 81 backers to get it!
See here:

[Siôn Jenkins @Sion_J]

From BBC Wales’ virtual Assembly Chamber as presenter in 2007 to Wales’ real-life Senedd Chamber as First Minister in 2026.

[Aggie Chambre @AgnesChambre]

NEW: Am told a letter is circulating among backbench Labour MPs saying that now is not the time for a leadership election - apparently has been signed by over 100 MPs.
@LBC

[Stuart Bonathan @stuartITV]

RT @Peston: PM’s statement to cabinet. Nutshell: he will not set out timetable for departure

The Prime Minister told a meeting of the Cab…