Category: UK Politics

First failed asylum seeker goes to Rwanda voluntarily

First failed asylum seeker goes to Rwanda voluntarily Getty Images By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News The UK has returned a first failed asylum seeker to Rwanda under a voluntary removals programme, it is understood. Under the scheme, announced last month, migrants whose claims are rejected are offered up to £3,000 to move to… Continue reading First failed asylum seeker goes to Rwanda voluntarily

Government denies losing track of likely deportees

Government denies losing track of likely deportees Getty Images By Harry Farley & Paul Seddon & Dominic Casciani BBC News Most of the asylum seekers initially earmarked for deportation to Rwanda cannot be immediately located, the Home Office has admitted. Documents show 5,700 asylum seekers have been identified in the initial cohort to be sent… Continue reading Government denies losing track of likely deportees

Race begins to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister

Race begins to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister Good morning and welcome to our live coverage, as the race to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister and SNP leader gets under way. As a reminder, Yousaf announced his resignation yesterday, saying he had “clearly underestimated” the hurt caused by his decision to… Continue reading Race begins to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister

Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister

Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister PA Media By Stuart Nicolson BBC Scotland News The search has begun for a new first minister of Scotland following Humza Yousaf’s announcement of his intention to quit the role. He made the decision after spending the weekend reflecting on what was best for the SNP, the government… Continue reading Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf to resign

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf to resign Since last night, we heard rumours and whispers that Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf is set to walk away. In the last few minutes, the BBC has established that the first minister will indeed quit – and as early as today. Yousaf’s position seems to have shifted substantially… Continue reading Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf to resign

Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending

Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending By Eleanor Montague & Sam Francis BBC News, in Kyiv & London Jeremy Hunt has defended plans to slash civil service jobs to increase defence spending and Ukraine aid, during a surprise trip to Kyiv. The chancellor said cutting public services will cost “a great deal less”… Continue reading Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending