Woman dies in English Channel small boat crossing attempt
A woman has tragically died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, highlighting the escalating migrant crisis and perilous journeys undertaken despite government warnings.
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Labour accused over border crisis as unescorted migrant boat lands
The Labour government confronts a major border security crisis as an unmanned migrant vessel lands in Kent, marking the first such incident in nearly three years and sparking fierce political criticism over immigration policy failures.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy Launches Bid for Labour Deputy Leader
Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy announces a radical bid for deputy leader, promising to champion party democracy, grassroots voices, and a clear break from establishment politics.
Labour drops military base migrant housing plan before election
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party abandons controversial proposal to house asylum seekers on UK military bases, marking a significant policy shift just weeks before the General Election.
Labour's Next Deputy Leader: The Race Begins
The contest to become the next Labour Deputy Leader is officially on. Discover the frontrunners, the key policy battlegrounds, and what it means for the future of Keir Starmer's government.
Drunk asylum seeker spits at police officer in UK hotel
A Somali migrant, housed in a UK hotel as an asylum seeker, launched a drunken tirade and spat at a police officer. Read the shocking details of the incident and the subsequent legal proceedings.
Labour's Louise Haigh challenges Starmer's leadership approach
Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh delivers a stunning rebuke to Keir Starmer's leadership, demanding radical reform and a return to party democracy in explosive internal clash.
Labour Civil War: Starmer and Rayner Face Left-Wing Fury
Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner face a major rebellion from the Labour left after a controversial decision to block left-wing candidates from standing for Parliament, sparking accusations of a 'purge' and threatening party unity.
UK Converts Family Homes and Barge for Migrant Accommodation
Exclusive: The Home Office is scrambling to house a record number of migrants, converting former family homes and a giant barge into accommodation centres as the asylum backlog hits unprecedented levels.
Labour rebels launch 'Progressive Britain' to challenge Starmer
Exclusive: Influential Labour insiders form new centre-left network to push party towards traditional values, warning current direction risks electoral disaster.
1,000 Migrants Cross Channel in Day as Labour Pledge Tested
The English Channel saw a dramatic surge with more than 1,000 migrants arriving in small boats on Thursday, marking one of the busiest days of 2024. This comes just as the new Labour government pledged to end the costly use of asylum hotels, putting immed
Labour to Shut Asylum Hotels, Use Military Barracks
Exclusive: The new Labour government unveils a tough new immigration plan to shut down costly asylum seeker hotels, fast-track decisions, and house migrants in repurposed military barracks in a major policy shift.
Race to Replace Angela Rayner as Deputy Labour Leader Begins
With Angela Rayner poised for a major Cabinet role, the race to succeed her as Labour's deputy leader heats up. Discover the key contenders and the political dynamics at play.
Dover Migrant Crisis: Arrivals Surge Past 50,000
Exclusive images reveal large groups of men idling near the Port of Dover as UK small boat arrivals surpass 50,000 this year, creating a new crisis for the Labour government.
Yvette Cooper demoted after migrant policy failures
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has been moved from her role following severe criticism of her handling of the small boats crisis and the multi-million pound migrant hotel scandal, in a major Labour shadow cabinet shakeup.
Starmer urged to break silence on migrant contributions
Business leaders and economists challenge the Prime Minister's muted stance on immigration, highlighting its critical role in Britain's economic stability and public services.
Labour's migrant deal in tatters as Cooper offers no guarantees
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces scrutiny as she fails to guarantee the swift return of asylum seekers to France under a proposed one-for-one agreement, casting doubt on Labour's immigration strategy.
Cooper slams Farage and Badenoch over migrant rhetoric
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch of exploiting the small boats crisis with inflammatory language, warning it undermines national security and public trust.
70 Migrants Dead in English Channel Boat Tragedy
In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.
Labour's Rwanda asylum deal collapses in £300m fiasco
Exclusive: The UK's new Labour government faces a major immigration crisis as a key asylum deal with Rwanda collapses. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's flagship policy is in disarray, sparking fears of a fresh surge in Channel crossings and a £300 million b
Labour Pledge: Scrap Family Visa Income Rule
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges to abolish the controversial minimum income rule for family visas, calling it 'unfair' and 'unworkable' while accusing the Tories of failing on immigration.
Switzerland's Peace Shattered by Migrant Teen's Death
The fatal police chase of a 15-year-old migrant on an e-scooter has transformed Switzerland's tranquil city of Lausanne into a cauldron of violence, exposing deep-seated tensions over immigration and policing.
Farage: Reform UK Will Empty Migrant Hotels in 100 Days
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledges to clear migrant hotels within 100 days if elected, as Labour's Bridget Phillipson accuses Tories of 'symbolic' policies. UK immigration debate intensifies.
UK Asylum Protests: Residents Vow 'Weeks of Demos'
Furious protests have ignited across the UK as local communities vow sustained action against government plans to house asylum seekers in hotels and former military bases. This in-depth report covers the growing civil unrest and the political firestorm ov
Dozens Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Gambia
A vessel carrying migrants bound for Europe capsizes off the coast of The Gambia, resulting in a significant loss of life and ongoing rescue operations.
Labour wins asylum hotel battle but loses media war
Despite a High Court victory ending the use of hotels for asylum seekers, the Labour government faces a fierce political and media backlash, with the right wing dominating the public narrative on immigration.
Labour's Plan to End Costly Asylum Seeker Hotels
Exclusive: Labour's new plan to end the costly use of hotels for asylum seekers. We reveal the timeline, the challenges, and what it means for British taxpayers and communities.
Labour's Radical Plan to Tackle UK's Asylum Hotel Crisis
Exclusive: The new government unveils a radical strategy to move asylum seekers out of expensive hotels and into cheaper, more secure accommodation, aiming to save billions and tackle the legacy backlog.
UK Asylum Hotel Crisis Deepens Amid Political Pressure
Exclusive: The number of asylum seekers in UK hotels remains stubbornly high despite government efforts, sparking a fierce political battle over immigration policy and public spending.
Farage Condemns 'Disgusting' Migrant Comments in Reform UK Crisis
Nigel Farage faces internal crisis as Reform UK campaigner is suspended over vile remarks about migrant children crossing the Channel. Exclusive details on the investigation and political fallout.
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