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 Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government should introduce digital identity cards to deter migrants coming to the UK illegally, former Labour minister Harriet Harman has told Sky News. Sky News
A group of Labour MPs has urged Sir Keir Starmer to do more to tackle the rising cost of living amid fears the party could lose the next election to Reform. Sky News
Sir Ed Davey says he has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer setting out five principles for the reform of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Liberal Democrat leader says the Conservatives left the SEND system as a “total disaster”, and that parents “have no clarity” over the current government’s proposed reforms. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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 secretary adds the agreement “won’t be a deterrent at all.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch has accused defectors to Reform UK of acting “like they do in banana republics”. Hitting back at Sir Jake Berry, she said some politicians “just want to play the game” and chase polls. Speaking at the Centre for Social Justice, the Tory leader said only parties with “serious, credible” plans would win public trust at 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
Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala was welcomed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to Downing Street. Mr Fiala said the UK and the Czech Republic had an “excellent level of cooperation” and that he was “grateful” the UK “continues its natural role as a key security pillar of Europe.” Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Speaking in the House of Commons, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper insisted the UK-France return deal would “fundamentally undermine” the smugglers organising the crossings.
Under the pilot scheme, for each small boat migrant sent back across the English Channel, an asylum seeker will be allowed to enter the UK from France under a legal route.
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Extremes of heat and rainfall are becoming the new normal in the UK, says the Met Office. Its State of the Climate report 2024 highlights how the UK is now about 1.24C warmer than from 1961 to 1990. The report also confirms for the first time that sea level rise in the UK is higher than the global average, increasing risks of coastal flooding and erosion. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Four people killed when a medical transport plane crashed at London Southend Airport have been confirmed as foreign nationals, Essex Police Chief Superintendent Morgan Cronin said. An Air Accidents Investigation Branch Lead Investigator Lisa Fitzsimons said it has started an investigation into what happened but “It's too early to speculate on what may have caused this tragic accident.” Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon have been convicted of the gross negligence manslaughter of their newborn baby. Marten, 38, and Gordon, 51, went on the run with daughter Victoria in early 2023 after their four other children were taken into care. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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