Justice minister Alex Davies-Jones says foreign criminals affected by the expanded “deport now, appeal later” immigration scheme would have been removed anyway, but that the process is now being sped up.
She also says it is unfair for UK taxpayers to fund their bed and board or for offenders to take up spaces in British prisons.
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Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones says foreign national offenders will now be deported upon sentencing, instead of after serving half their term, to ease prison overcrowding and reduce costs to taxpayers.
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Wes Streeting said the government is considering new proposals to improve road safety, including mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70. With eyesight deteriorating with age, he said regular checks are needed and that the transport secretary will soon outline plans. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has welcomed the decision to proscribe Palestine Action, calling it a terrorist group that has attacked military assets. He said Parliament acted on security service advice and warned that those breaking the law, including at recent demonstrations, must face consequences. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has welcomed the Government’s expansion of its “deport now, appeal later” scheme as a step in the right direction. However, he warned it fails to address the lack of a true deterrent at the heart of immigration policy, pointing to the continued high numbers of people crossing the Channel this year. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nicola Sturgeon has said she was “hit by a wave of grief” when told Alex Salmond had died, despite their years-long estrangement. The former Scottish First Minister described feeling the loss of their friendship deeply, recalling vivid dreams of reconciliation and a lingering sadness at the reality they had become political enemies. 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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