Category: UK Politics

Minister insists government committed to asylum reforms amid Labour criticism Communities Secretary Steve Reed has said the government is “absolutely committed” to pushing through major asylum reforms, despite a backlash from some Labour MPs. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a series of changes, including forcing refugees to wait 20 years for permanent residency and… Continue reading Minister insists government committed to asylum reforms amid Labour criticism

Mahmood defends overhaul of ‘out of control’ asylum system 6 minutes ago Kate WhannelPolitical reporter Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended sweeping changes to the UK’s asylum system, telling MPs the current situation is “out of control and unfair”. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mahmood said: “If we fail to deal with this crisis,… Continue reading Mahmood defends overhaul of ‘out of control’ asylum system

Reeves backs off from proposals to raise income tax rates in Budget 7 minutes ago Chris Mason,Political editor and Kate Whannel,Political reporter House of Commons Chancellor Rachel Reeves has decided against raising income tax rates at the Budget later this month. In recent weeks, Reeves had given strong indications she would increase the tax –… Continue reading Reeves backs off from proposals to raise income tax rates in Budget

Ministers urge PM to sack whoever was behind anonymous briefings 33 minutes ago Chris Mason,Political editor and Kate Whannel,Political reporter House of Commons Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls from senior ministers to sack whoever was behind briefings to the media that the PM is facing a leadership challenge. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Health… Continue reading Ministers urge PM to sack whoever was behind anonymous briefings

I have never authorised attacks on ministers, says PM Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he has “never authorised” attacks on his cabinet ministers, calling briefings against them “unacceptable”. The PM was speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions after some of his allies told numerous media outlets he could face a leadership challenge from another cabinet minister… Continue reading I have never authorised attacks on ministers, says PM

Streeting denies plotting against PM after leadership claims 25 minutes ago Kate WhannelPolitical reporter Wes Streeting has said suggestions from the prime minister’s allies that he is seeking to challenge for the leadership are “self-defeating nonsense” and has urged Sir Keir Starmer to sack whoever is briefing the media. On Tuesday evening, friends of Sir… Continue reading Streeting denies plotting against PM after leadership claims

More than 90 prisoners freed by mistake since April 27 minutes ago PA Media A total of 91 prisoners were freed by mistake between April and October this year, according to new government figures. The data for England and Wales was published by the government ahead of a statement in Parliament on the issue by… Continue reading More than 90 prisoners freed by mistake since April

Second migrant sent to France returns to the UK A second migrant who had been sent from the UK to France under the government’s “one in, one out” deal has returned to the UK, the Home Office has confirmed. The man was detained immediately, having been detected by biometrics, and will be sent back to… Continue reading Second migrant sent to France returns to the UK

UK seeks Danish inspiration to shake up immigration system 13 hours ago Iain Watson,political correspondent, and Patrick Cowling,producer, BBC Radio 4’s Immigration: the Danish Way PA Media The Home Secretary is set to announce a major shake-up of the immigration and asylum system later this month, the BBC has learned. Shabana Mahmood will model some… Continue reading UK seeks Danish inspiration to shake up immigration system

Labour should stick to manifesto pledge on tax, deputy leader says 3 hours ago Becky MortonPolitical reporter PA Media Labour should stick to its manifesto pledge not to raise key taxes, the party’s new deputy leader Lucy Powell has said. Ahead of last year’s general election, Labour promised not to increase taxes on “working people”,… Continue reading Labour should stick to manifesto pledge on tax, deputy leader says