Chris Philp has demanded an inquiry into the grooming gangs.
The shadow home secretary said it is "quite clear a public inquiry is urgently needed and it's wrong that the Labour government have refused to give one."
Report by Kennedyl.
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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
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 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
Chris Philp has hit out at the government for "losing control of the borders" as it emerged illegal migrants have been working for food delivery companies. The shadow home secretary said the government "needs to come down on Deliveroo, UberEats and JustEat like a ton of bricks". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Angela Rayner brands shadow home secretary Chris Philp "Johnny Come Lately", after he accuses the government of prioritising immigrants over young people when it comes to housing. In a back and forth in the Commons, Mr Philp claims landlords are being offered "above market deals" to secure properties for "illegal immigrants". Report by Blairm. 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
The shadow home secretary has said it is "morally wrong" for the Labour Party to reject a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. MPs voted down the Conservative Party amendment in the..
Chris Philp says it is "absolutely disgraceful" that Sir Keir Starmer has labelled those "who are raising legitimate concerns" about grooming gangs as "far right". The shadow home secretary adds Elon..
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