Chris Philp

Chris Philp in Commons clash with Home Secretary

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp clashed with the criticsed Home Secretary Yvette Cooper in the House of Commons on Monday during a statement on the asylum crisis. Mr Philp said: "29,003 illegal..

Tories: Labour's record on small boat crossings 'appalling'

The government are set to announce tighter rules which will make it more difficult for refugees to bring family members into the country. Speaking ahead of the announcement, shadow home secretary Chris..

Conservatives back new childcare scheme

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said the Conservatives fully back the government's new childcare scheme, calling it a "continuation of an existing Conservative policy". From Monday, eligible working..

Chris Philp: Labour mishandling asylum hotels

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has accused Labour of “losing control of the borders” and said the previous Conservative government had been closing asylum hotels at a faster rate before the..

Conservatives in ‘support’ of councils closing asylum hotels

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp offers to “support” conservative councils considering legal challenges to close hotels housing asylum seekers. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at..

Philp: Labour have lost control of our borders

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp shifts blame for the use of asylum hotels saying, “Labour has lost control of our borders” after Epping council was granted a temporary injunction blocking..

Philp slams China's plans for 'super-embassy' in London

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says China's plans to build a new 'super-embassy' in London "should not be allowed to go ahead", adding it will "clearly be used as a centre for espionage activity"...

Philp: Govt has lost control of public spending

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the government has "lost control of public spending", which he says is driving tax increases. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at..

Philp: Rwanda scheme would have helped stop small boat crossings

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the Rwanda scheme and "removing pretty much every person crossing the channel" would have deterred migrants from attempting to reach the UK via small boat. Report..

Philp calls for crackdown on delivery companies

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp calls on the government to "come down like a tonne of bricks" on delivery companies hiring illegal workers that "put women and girls at risk". Report by Brooksl. Like..

Philp: UK-France migrant returns deal won't act as deterrent

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the government's migrant returns deal with France "won't act as any deterrent" for small boat crossings, despite the prime minister announcing the first detention..

Philp: Rwanda scheme would have stopped small boat crossings

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the Rwanda scheme and "removing pretty much every person crossing the channel" would have deterred migrants from attempting to reach the UK via small boat. Report..

Chris Philp: Labour migrant plan “won’t work”

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp dismisses Labour’s latest migrant strategy, claiming it will only return 6% of illegal Channel arrivals and calling it “just another gimmick”. Report by..

Philp: Labour “worst negotiators in history”

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp attacks the government’s pay deals with junior doctors, accusing Labour of failing to get results or stop strikes. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at..

Tories have ‘no faith’ in Labour migrant deal ‘gimmick’

The Conservatives’ Chris Philp says he has “no faith whatsoever” in the government’s “one in, one out” illegal migrant deal with France, describing it as a “gimmick”. The shadow home..