Speaking in the House of Commons, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper insisted the UK-France return deal would āfundamentally undermineā 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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The home secretary says the government inherited a "broken" immigration system in which there was an increase of visas being issued without "proper checks and systems in place". Yvette Cooper's comments come after a cross-party committee of MPs said the Home Office had failed to check whether foreign workers were leaving the UK or staying to work illegally. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Home Secretary has admitted there is "an issue with confidence in the immigration system and frankly, quite understandably". It comes as more than 1,100 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel on Saturday, the highest number recorded so far in 2025.
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has defended Labour's record on returning asylum seekers and criticised Reform UK for ''continuously attacking'' the police. It comes as the Chief Constable of Essex Police has denied that officers drove counter-protesters to a demonstration outside a hotel housing asylum seekers after claims made by Nigel Farage. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government has announced a public inquiry into the Battle of Orgreave - one of the worst days of violence during the 1984-85 Minersā Strike. Campaigners have long fought for an investigation into South Yorkshire Policeās actions during and after the clashes at the Orgreave Coking Plant in June 1984. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says concerns āhave been left unanswered for decades, and we must now establish what happened.ā Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper hails the new āone in, one outā agreement with France on illegal migrant Channel crossings, following āsix-seven years of small-boats chaosā. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group is about protecting national security, rather than preventing the "lawful right to protest". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
England midfielder Ella Toone says the Lionesses are determined to keep fighting as they prepare for Sundayās Euro 2025 final against Spain. Reflecting on two dramatic comeback wins, Toone said: āItās mad... weāve probably given the fans at home heart attacks, but weāve never given up.ā Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour MP Stella Creasy has urged Sir Keir Starmer to recognise the state of Palestine now, warning that waiting could end hopes of a two-state solution. One of over 200 MPs to sign a letter to the Prime Minister, Creasy said: āTime is running out for Palestine,ā and called recognition a powerful step towards securing a ceasefire and lasting peace. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A five-day walkout by resident doctors in England began this morning after talks with the UK Government broke down on Tuesday. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) are on picket lines across the country demanding a 26% pay rise and better working conditions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting says he and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are āangry on behalf of patients and other NHS staff.ā Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Security preparations are underway as Donald Trump is set to arrive in Scotland on Friday for a five-day private visit. The former US president will land at Prestwick before heading to his Turnberry golf course. Reactions are divided, with one local saying, āThereās enough trouble in the world without Trump coming to play golf,ā while another praised his investment and job creation in Scotland. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scotlandās First Minister says he welcomes Donald Trumpās investment but will use the former presidentās visit to raise serious international issues. John Swinney said the suffering in Gaza must end and called for international pressure on Israel to secure a ceasefire, adding that Trumpās trip is a chance to ensure Scotlandās voice is heard on the world stage. 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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