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World Condemns UK's 'Cruel' Rwanda Deportation Bill

International leaders and human rights groups condemn the UK's controversial Rwanda asylum plan as a breach of international law, warning it sets a dangerous global precedent and shames Britain on the world stage.

PMQs Chaos: Starmer Slams Sunak as Tory Rebels Revolt

Keir Starmer launched a blistering attack on Rishi Sunak during a fiery PMQs, accusing the PM of breaking promises on the NHS and the economy as his own backbenchers turned on him over the Rwanda scheme.

Labour to Scrap Rwanda Scheme, Unveils New Immigration Plan

Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils Labour's comprehensive plan to tackle illegal immigration, including scrapping the costly Rwanda scheme, establishing a new returns unit, and strengthening border security to clear the asylum backlog.

Labour's Small Boats Plan Torn Apart By Experts

Labour's flagship plan to tackle the small boats crisis by scrapping the Rwanda scheme and fast-tracking asylum claims has been branded 'dangerously naive' by experts, who warn it would create a 'pull factor' and overwhelm the system.

UK may suspend visas over failed asylum returns

Exclusive: Immigration Minister Kevin Foster announces hardline strategy to suspend visas for countries that do not cooperate with the removal of unsuccessful asylum seekers, marking a significant shift in UK border policy.

Major Cyber Attack Forces African Banks Offline

A severe cyber attack has paralysed major banking institutions across Central and West Africa, causing widespread disruption in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Senegal.

Labour to house asylum seekers on military sites

The Labour government announces a controversial new strategy to temporarily accommodate asylum seekers on disused military sites to tackle the severe housing shortage and clear the backlog of claims.

Cooper: Rwanda Plan a 'Costly Gimmick' to Save Sunak

Home Secretary James Cleverly faces fierce criticism from Labour's Yvette Cooper over the government's flagship Rwanda asylum policy, branded a costly 'gimmick' that has failed to deter Channel crossings.

UK Government Considers ECHR Withdrawal

Exclusive: The new Labour government is actively considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, a move that could redefine Britain's legal landscape and spark a constitutional clash.

Jenrick Resigns: Sunak's Rwanda Plan 'Too Weak'

Former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick resigns with a scathing attack on Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda bill, warning it is doomed to fail and will not stop the small boat crossings.

UK Small Boat Arrivals Surge 24% in May

New Home Office figures reveal a dramatic 24% increase in small boat crossings for May 2024, with 882 migrants arriving in a single day amid ongoing political debate over immigration policy.

ECHR 'Power Grab' Threatens UK Sovereignty, Report Warns

A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like

Labour to Scrap Rwanda Scheme, Launch New Border Security Command

Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils a comprehensive strategy to tackle the small boats crisis, scrapping the Rwanda scheme and focusing on a new Border Security Command. Discover the details of their plan to 'smash the criminal gangs' and r

Small Boats Surge: Govt Accused of Dodging Scrutiny

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper launches a scathing attack on the government's handling of the migrant crisis as new figures reveal a sharp rise in Channel crossings, accusing ministers of avoiding accountability.

Charities condemn linking asylum seekers to sexual abuse

Leading women's and refugee charities issue a joint statement warning against conflating immigration with violence against women, calling for evidence-based policy and an end to inflammatory language that puts vulnerable groups at risk.

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

Cooper pledges to scrap Rwanda scheme, launch new enforcement unit

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges to scrap the stalled Rwanda scheme and establish a new 'Returns and Enforcement Unit' to fast-track asylum decisions and remove those with no right to stay, criticising the government's 'complete failure'.

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