Rookie diplomat Yvette Cooper could not be picking up the reins at a more challenging time

Yvette Cooper arrives at 10 Downing Street

Yvette Cooper arrives at 10 Downing Street after being appointed foreign secretary following a cabinet reshuffle sparked by the resignation of Angela Rayner. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Cooper vows crackdown on students misusing asylum system

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the government will crack down on international students applying for asylum after their visas expire. She said around 15,000 students do so each year “even though nothing has changed” in their home countries. Cooper said genuine refugees will be supported, but the asylum system must not be “misused by students who simply want to stay for longer”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Bowie doubts Labour migrant plan will cut crossings

Shadow Scotland Secretary Andrew Bowie says he has “little to no confidence” Labour’s plans to tackle small boat crossings will work. Speaking after Yvette Cooper announced the first migrant returns to France will begin this month, he said the Government has “so far seen no dent” in crossings and must show real results before the next election. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

David Lammy arrives at 10 Downing Street

David Lammy arrives at 10 Downing Street after reports that he will be appointed deputy prime minister and justice secretary following a cabinet reshuffle sparked by the resignation of Angela Rayner. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

David Lammy continues calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has continued his calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. It comes as Mr Lammy confirmed the UK also intends to recognise Palestine as an independent state. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

David Lammy meets US vice president JD Vance

Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomes US vice president to Chevening House in Kent, during his visit to the UK. JD Vance said he and his wife “love this area of the UK” and “love this country” as he described David Lammy as a “good friend”. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn