Minister: Immigration reforms will not include target number
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Minister: Immigration reforms will not include target number
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the government’s immigration reforms will not include a target number for net migration, saying “we are not taking that approach”.
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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
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
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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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced a major crackdown on refugees bringing family members into the UK. Ms Cooper said the government is bringing forward new immigration rules "this week". Report by Kennedyl. 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
High-caffeine energy drinks are to be banned for under-16s in England to prevent harm to children's health, the Government has said. The plan will make it illegal to sell energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre to anyone under 16 across all retailers, including online, in shops, restaurants, cafes and vending machines. Report by Jonesia. 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
Angela Rayner admits she owes additional tax on her Hove flat, after taking expert legal advice. She says she initially relied on counsel that she was liable for standard stamp duty but later found this was inaccurate due to a family trust. The deputy prime minister has alerted the independent adviser on the ministerial code and HMRC, saying she will pay any tax owed and fully comply. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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