Tories: 25,000 small boat arrivals deeply worrying
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Tories: 25,000 small boat arrivals deeply worrying
Shadow Home Office minister Katie Lam says it is "deeply worrying" that 25,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel so far this year, the fastest this figure has been reached.
Report by Brooksl.
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Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride blames “a slowing growth picture” on the government “taxing the living daylights out of business” after the rate of GDP growth slowed to 0.3% between April and June (compared to 0.7% between January and March). Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately accuses the government of “not managing the economy” which she says will result in tax increases “in a very painful autumn budget”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Home Office minister Matt Vickers says the slowdown in employment is “devastating” — with 14% fewer people in work than before. He warns it is hitting families’ finances, aspirations, and mental health. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Following the resignation of a Rushanara Ali, Conservative Chairman Kevin Hollinrake says “In politics you can't say one thing and do another”, adding the homelessness minister “had to go”. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
One of the UK's biggest steelworks has been taken over by the government after it collapsed into administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk. Reacting to the news, Conservative MP Katie Lam said it is "impossible to have an industrial base" in the UK "when energy prices are this high." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative MP Katie Lam has defended the protests outside the asylum hotels, saying "what we've seen - certainly in Epping - is a peaceful protest, many of them parents, making their voices heard about what they do and don't want to see in their local area." 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 Office minister Katie Lam says the government has "cherry-picked" data that shows a reduction in knife-related robberies in the UK's highest risk areas. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Protesters have gathered again outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, amid opposition to plans to use the site to house asylum seekers. The return of demonstrations comes just days after the local council won a temporary injunction to block the move. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Unpublished sketches featuring Charles Dickens have gone on public display for the first time at the Charles Dickens Museum in London. Frankie Kubicki, the museum’s Director, says the drawings reveal Dickens’s love of theatre, with scenes from amateur plays staged at his home and appearances by his daughter Mamie and close friends. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
More than a million people are expected in west London today for Notting Hill Carnival’s family day, with another million set to attend tomorrow.
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Shadow Crime Minister Matt Vickers criticises the government’s handling of asylum seekers, claiming hotel use has risen and returns have fallen since Labour took office.
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Ukraine’s Independence Day is marked with flags flying above Whitehall, including 10 Downing Street. The show of support comes as the UK government pledged to extend Operation Interflex, the training programme for Ukrainian soldiers, through to 2026. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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