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UK's Cooper Vows Steadfast Support for Ukraine

In a major foreign policy address, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper declares Britain's steadfast commitment to Ukraine, backing President Zelensky's peace formula and promising continued military and humanitarian aid.

UK Backs Mark Rutte for NATO Leadership Role

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to become the next NATO Secretary General after UK Defence Secretary John Healey threw Britain's decisive support behind his candidacy, solidifying his path to lead the alliance.

Cooper's Blistering Defence of Starmer Over Abbott Row

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has launched a robust defence of Sir Keir Starmer, dismissing claims of a 'purge' against Diane Abbott. Get the full story on Labour's internal dynamics and the road to the general election.

Yvette Cooper blasts Tory 'gimmicks' on border security

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a powerful rebuke of the Conservative government's immigration record, pledging a major crackdown on smuggling gangs and a new Border Security Command under a Labour government.

Starmer Confronts Abbas Over Hamas in Tense London Meeting

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenged Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Hamas's October 7th attacks during a private London meeting, while Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faced criticism for her absence from the talks.

Starmer Eyes Five Eyes Intel Access for Home Secretary

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering granting his new Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, direct access to top-secret Five Eyes intelligence, a significant departure from longstanding protocol that could redefine UK security strategy.

Keir Starmer Plans Major Overhaul of the Home Office

Exclusive: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is planning a major reset of the Home Office, aiming to dismantle its 'hostile environment' legacy and rebuild public trust. The reforms target the asylum backlog and a new focus on national security.

Starmer's Home Office overhaul begins with new cabinet

Prime Minister Keir Starmer initiates sweeping changes to the Home Office, signalling a decisive break from previous policies on immigration and law enforcement. Key appointments and strategic shifts revealed.

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.

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.

Starmer's Desperate Cabinet Reshuffle to Save Labour

Sir Keir Starmer is cornered into a major autumn Cabinet reshuffle amid plummeting poll numbers and internal party pressure. Key figures like Yvette Cooper and David Lammy are under scrutiny as Labour's lead evaporates.

Shabana Mahmood Appointed UK's New Home Secretary

Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Shabana Mahmood as the UK's new Home Secretary, replacing Yvette Cooper in a significant cabinet reshuffle. Angela Rayner becomes Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local 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.

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