Labour MPs revolt against Yvette Cooper over small boats crisis
Labour faces internal revolt as backbenchers demand tougher asylum rules. Yvette Cooper scrambles to tighten policies amid small boat crossings from France, not conflict zones.
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Cooper's Asylum Overhaul: Fast-Track Deportations Plan
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces a major new asylum plan, introducing fast-track removals for applicants from specific countries and new counter-terror style orders to tackle smuggling gangs.
Cooper's pledge: Scrap asylum hotels and stop small boats
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to end the 'wasteful' use of hotels for asylum seekers and tackle the small boats crisis with a new cross-border police unit, as she outlines Labour's immigration strategy.
Yvette Cooper pledges to end asylum hotel use and stop small boats
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows a Labour government would rapidly clear the asylum backlog and end costly hotel use, while tackling small boat crossings with a new cross-border police unit.
Record number of people smuggling gangs disrupted
Home Office data reveals a dramatic surge in successful operations against criminal networks orchestrating illegal Channel crossings, with a 73% increase in disruptions.
Reform UK Accuses Tories of Stealing Immigration Policies
Reform UK leader Richard Tice launches scathing attack on the Conservative Party, claiming they have 'stolen' his party's policies on immigration and small boats, while Labour's Bridget Phillipson criticizes government infighting.
UK faces £50m French bill for Channel migrant patrols
Britain could be forced to pay France millions for maritime patrols intercepting migrant boats in the Channel, sparking fears of a new post-Brexit financial demand from Paris.
Archbishop condemns Farage's 'un-Christian' migrant rhetoric
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has launched a scathing critique of Nigel Farage's inflammatory language on immigration, labelling it 'un-Christian' and a betrayal of British values of compassion.
Labour's Digital ID Card Plan for Immigration Crisis
Exclusive: Shadow Chancellor Pat McFadden reveals Labour's proposal for a digital ID card system to tackle illegal immigration and end the small boats crisis, marking a major shift in UK migration policy.
Best Small Car 2024 UK: The Ultimate Test Winner Revealed
Our expert team has put every major small car through its paces. Discover which model triumphed as the best small car for value, style, and driving fun in our definitive 2024 review.
UK considers leaving ECHR to stop small boat crossings
Exclusive: Ministers are actively debating a radical post-Brexit strategy to quit the European Convention on Human Rights, aiming to implement the stalled Rwanda asylum plan and end the small boats crisis.
Nigella Lawson's Favourite Sydney Deli Closes After 13 Years
Sydney's iconic Small's Deli in Darlinghurst, a celebrated haunt of foodies and chef Nigella Lawson, has served its final sandwich. Owners Ben and Lisa Small announce their emotional farewell, citing a perfect storm of rising costs and the desire for a ne
Farage's 'Sadist Showman' Stunt Sparks Fury Over Migrant Video
Nigel Farage faces a firestorm of criticism after a controversial campaign video targeting small boat migrants was branded 'racist' and a 'cynical ploy' by rivals and campaigners. The Reform UK leader is accused of putting political spectacle ahead of gen
Starmer: Illegally entering UK will mean detention and return
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer takes a hardline stance, vowing to detain and return all who enter the UK illegally, as over 650 migrants cross the Channel on Bank Holiday Monday.
UK Mulls Paying Taliban to Take Back Channel Migrants
Reform UK proposes a controversial new plan to send asylum seekers arriving via small boats back to Afghanistan, with reports suggesting the British government would pay the Taliban to accept them. The policy, mirroring the Rwanda scheme, aims to deter da
Farage Slams Starmer Over Soaring Channel Crossings
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accuses PM Keir Starmer of creating de facto open borders as migrant Channel crossings hit record highs, vowing to make immigration a key election issue.
Farage Warns of Public Order Threat from Small Boats
Brexit architect Nigel Farage issues a stark warning, declaring the small boats crisis a 'genuine threat to public order' and revealing a hardline strategy for the mass removal of illegal migrants from the UK.
UK detains 1,000+ migrants in 24 hours as boat crossings surge
UK authorities detain over 1,000 migrants in 24 hours amid a dramatic surge in Channel crossings, straining processing facilities and igniting political debate over immigration policy.
Farage's 'Mass Deportation' Plan Triggers Political Storm
Nigel Farage unveils controversial 'emergency immigration plan' featuring mass deportations and offshore processing centres, triggering intense debate across Westminster.
Over 900 migrants cross Channel in 24 hours
A surge of more than 900 migrants crossed the English Channel in a single day, marking one of the highest daily totals this year and intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's new government to address the ongoing small boats crisis.
Farage Unveils Mass Deportation Plan, Tories Cry Copycat
Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK's controversial strategy for mass deportations and a migrant freeze, as the Conservatives claim the policy has been 'wholesale copied' from their own manifesto, igniting a fierce pre-election battle on immigration.
Migrants Wade Neck-Deep in Calais Carrying Children to UK Boats
Shocking new footage reveals migrants, including young children, braving treacherous cold sea crossings from France to England, as the small boats crisis intensifies.
Farage: Scrap Human Rights Act to Prioritise British Citizens
Nigel Farage proposes a dramatic overhaul of Britain's human rights framework to end the Channel migrant crisis, putting British citizens first and fast-tracking the deportation of illegal arrivals.
Thousands march in London demanding end to mass migration
Protesters descended on London demanding an immediate halt to mass migration. Organisers claim the system is 'broken beyond repair' as tensions escalate over the small boats crisis and housing shortages.
Albanian people smuggler jailed for Channel crossings
An Albanian people smuggler has been sentenced to three years in prison for trafficking migrants across the English Channel. The case exposes the inner workings of criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable individuals, as the UK government faces ongoing pressu
PM's 'Legalistic' Migration Stance is Failing Britain
Exclusive: The head of a leading foreign policy think-tank delivers a damning critique of the Prime Minister's narrow, legalistic approach to the migration crisis, arguing it is crippling Britain's global standing and requires a bold, strategic overhaul.
Starmer: Sunak Just 'Tinkering' On Broken Asylum System
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer launches a scathing attack on PM Rishi Sunak's revamped asylum strategy, branding it mere 'tinkering' as court backlogs soar and hotel use for migrants continues. Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis.
Jenrick axes asylum hotels in protest-hit areas
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick orders immediate closure of asylum hotels in areas with community tensions, as government faces pressure over small boat crossings and £8 million daily hotel bill.
Farage's Reform UK Plans Mass Deportations for Boat Migrants
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party unveils a radical new policy to deport asylum seekers who arrive via small boats, challenging the government's Rwanda plan and igniting a fierce immigration debate.
UK Accused Over Child Asylum Seeker Detention in France
Exclusive investigation reveals unaccompanied child asylum seekers bound for the UK are being routinely detained by French police in controversial 'waiting zones', raising serious human rights concerns.
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