The Conservatives have pledged to tighten immigration rules.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said the period before someone can apply for ILR should be extended from five to 10 years and people should then have to wait a further five years before seeking citizenship.
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Helen Whately has revealed the Conservatives will oppose the bill on welfare changes on Tuesday evening. The shadow work and pensions secretary said the legislation is "rushed" and "doesn't fix the problem of the welfare system".
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A former Conservative minister has been "asked to step back" from his role as a trade envoy following claims a company he was being paid by helped him write.. Sky News
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately says speaking to supermarkets is “not the answer” to the UK’s health problems as she argues that obesity is about personal responsibility. She goes on to criticise the government for threatening family farms with their tax policy while claiming to promote healthier living.
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A former Tory minister has referred himself to the parliamentary watchdog following allegations he was paid by a company that helped him write questions to.. Sky News
The prime minister is set to warn of a "backroom stitch up" between the Conservatives, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of next year's Senedd elections. Sky News
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
Chris Philp says police and councils “deliberately covered up” grooming gang crimes, putting “race relations” ahead of protecting vulnerable girls. The shadow home secretary also claims the prime minister only announced the national inquiry after being “dragged kicking and screaming” by Baroness Casey’s report into child sexual exploitation. Report by Covellm. 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 accuses Labour of wasting money and cutting police numbers, risking the Conservative legacy of a record police officer headcount and halving crime.
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Both Labour and Conservatives have raised red flags over a proposed Chinese super-embassy in London. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said the US was right to be concerned, claiming Labour is “cosying up to China” at the cost of national security. Meanwhile, Technolgy Secretary Peter Kyle says the UK has longstanding, secure processes in place to monitor foreign diplomatic sites, adding the public should feel reassured. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow financial secretary Gareth Davies hits out at the government after it revised proposed cuts to Universal Credit in order to get MPs to support the welfare bill in the Commons on Tuesday. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Pat McFadden says welfare reform is "essential to the country" as he reacts to the vote on the bill in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Mr McFadden also says the issue has been "a very difficult process" which has raised "fierce passions in the Labour party". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Matt Hancock has arrived at the Covid inquiry where he is set to give evidence for the sixth time. The former health secretary, who resigned from government in 2021 after admitting breaking social distancing guidance by having an affair with a colleague, will face questions about the care sector. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
MPs have voted against the Welfare Bill amendment, with 328 MPs voting no. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister welcomed a host of public service workers including emergency service workers and teachers to the garden in Downing Street. Addressing them in a speech on Tuesday, Keir Starmer said: "We said we'd be a government of serivce and we should be talking to people in public service, taking on board what you have to say to us and then distilling it together because you're part of this." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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