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 immigrants crossed the English channel, that is the worst year in history. This government is failing and everyone can see it".
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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 Philp said people who enter the country illegally by boat "shouldn't be bringing any family members over". Report by Kennedyl. 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 said the Conservatives fully back the government's new childcare scheme, calling it a "continuation of an existing Conservative policy". From Monday, eligible working parents in England will be able to access 30 hours a week of free childcare for children older than nine months under the full rollout of the scheme.
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Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has accused Labour of ālosing control of the bordersā and said the previous Conservative government had been closing asylum hotels at a faster rate before the election.
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Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp offers to āsupportā conservative councils considering legal challenges to close hotels housing asylum seekers. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer could be forced into a decision over Angela Rayner's future as early as today, as the prime minister's ethics adviser prepares his verdict on.. Sky News
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks with apprentices during a visit to BAE Systemsā Scotstoun shipyard in Glasgow. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer welcomes Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to Downing Street, where the pair are to agree a new bilateral deal to remove border checks at Gibraltar. Starmer calls it a "very important day" for his government, praising the work done to secure the agreement and highlighting the close ties between the UK and Spain. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez arrives in Downing Street, greeted by Sir Keir Starmer, ahead of talks on "shared priorities" including trade, defence and migration. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch criticises Deputy PM Angela Rayner, saying Labour ministers are seeking to raise taxes while she tries to avoid paying her own. She calls the situation "hypocrisy" and says Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has described tax evasion as a criminal offence, must apply the same standards to his own front bench. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative chair Kevin Hollinrake says Angela Rayner has "already admitted her guilt" after revealing she owes more tax on her Hove home. He claims the deputy prime minister has "misled the world of politics" and says her actions go beyond tax avoidance, adding: "This is not lawful. Itās outside the rules. I donāt see she has a leg to stand on." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister āshould sackā deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, questioning Labourās response to her tax affairs. She suggested a Conservative deputy in the same position would have faced far less sympathy and criticised what she described as Labourās hypocrisy on tax issues. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO Secretary General, says linking security guarantees for Ukraine to a ceasefire risks extending the conflict. He says: āIf we make security guarantees dependent on an end to the Russian attacks on Ukraine, the war will continue. We are giving Putin an incentive to continue the war to avoid western security guarantees to Ukraine.ā Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A bus mounted the pavement on Victoria Street, central London, at around 8.20am on Thursday, injuring 17 people. Two were treated at the scene, while 15, including the bus driver, were taken to hospital. A witness described the scene, saying: "There was a lot of people... The vehicles, the ambulances were too many to comprehend." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan leaves Westminster Magistratesā Court saying the UK is "not free anymore" and describing it as "a police state". He is on trial accused of harassing trans activist Sophia Brooks, which he denies. Prosecutors told the court that his posts about her were "oppressive" and "vindictive". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jeremy Corbyn warns Palestinians in Gaza are facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with the West Bank and Jordan Valley also under severe pressure. He says that US public opinion is increasingly critical of Israel, despite backing from President Trump. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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..
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..