Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp shifts blame for the use of asylum hotels saying, “Labour has lost control of our borders” after Epping council was granted a temporary injunction blocking migrants from being housed at The Bell Hotel. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Councillor Chris Whitebread warns residents of Epping Forest district council not to protest or “over celebrate” as asylum seekers face being removed from Bell Hotel in Epping. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Protesters and counter-demonstrators gathered in Epping near The Bell Hotel, which is being used to house migrants. A group carrying Union flags was seen outside the site. Police have imposed restrictions to prevent violence or disorder ahead of further protests expected later in the day. Report by Covellm. 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Unpublished sketches featuring Charles Dickens have gone on public display for the first time at the Charles Dickens Museum in London.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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