The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of the UK, Ireland’s deputy prime minister has said. The Rwanda Bill, which will see asylum seekers “entering the UK illegally” sent to the central African nation – regardless of the outcome of their application – …
Read More »Foreign states targeting UK universities, MI5 warns
Senior figures from leading institutions are warned of risks to some of their cutting-edge research. Source link 2pcs Moistureproof Foldable Outdoor Seat Cushion,Folding Foam Sit Mat Thermally Insulated Folding Seat Pad Moisture-Proof Folding Seat Mat for Outdoor Hiking Walking Camping Picnic Park(2 Colors) Available for Amazon Prime £5.99 (£3.00 / …
Read More »Question Time: Chris Philp’s Rwanda question raises eyebrows
Minister of State Chris Philp was asked a question by an audience member from the Democratic Republic of Congo during BBC One’s Question Time. Mr Philp asked in response: “DR Congo is a different country to Rwanda, isn’t it?” – raising eyebrows from panel members and the audience. The government’s …
Read More »Ash Regan: Humza Yousaf’s defeated leadership rival could hold the key to his political fate | UK News
This has become a political bloodbath for Humza Yousaf. He began the day under pressure to stamp his authority at the looming prospect of the SNP’s government partners, the Greens, walking away in a row over ditched climate targets and growing scepticism of the Cass report on gender identity services …
Read More »Chris Mason: Politics gears up ahead of election
Political leaders fight for headlines ahead of local elections, leading to rumours of a general election. Source link 2pcs Moistureproof Foldable Outdoor Seat Cushion,Folding Foam Sit Mat Thermally Insulated Folding Seat Pad Moisture-Proof Folding Seat Mat for Outdoor Hiking Walking Camping Picnic Park(2 Colors) Available for Amazon Prime £5.99 (£3.00 …
Read More »‘Net zero isn’t woke, it’s a serious thing,’ says outgoing head of UK climate watchdog | Climate News
The outgoing chief executive of the UK’s climate committee is warning the continued politicisation of net zero will end up hurting the economy, but so will unrealistic policies to achieve it. When Chris Stark took over at the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), “net zero” was the science-based goal towards …
Read More »Target Towns: Voters in Grimsby have their say on Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge | Politics News
Voters in Grimsby – one of Sky News’s election Target Towns – have been offering their views on politics, politicians and “broken promises”. The electoral battle in Grimsby and Cleethorpes, the Target Towns, will be fierce. Labour will need an 11.7 point swing to win this newly-merged constituency back from …
Read More »Labour is ready for a fight over rail – but do the sums add up? | Politics News
Today’s rail plan by Labour is a landmark moment. Unlike many aspects of party’s policy offers to date, it is detailed, comes with a blueprint for what will happen on day one, and Whitehall will understand how to implement it. It is, after all, winding back the clock. Even the …
Read More »Cleverly opposes moves to cut abortion time limit
The home secretary says the Criminal Justice Bill is not the right place for a debate on abortion law. Source link 2pcs Moistureproof Foldable Outdoor Seat Cushion,Folding Foam Sit Mat Thermally Insulated Folding Seat Pad Moisture-Proof Folding Seat Mat for Outdoor Hiking Walking Camping Picnic Park(2 Colors) Available for Amazon …
Read More »Rwanda plan will cause ‘meltdown’ in UK asylum system, Refugee Council says | UK News
More than 115,000 asylum seekers will be trapped in “permanent limbo” by the end of the year as a result of the government’s flagship Rwanda plan, according to a detailed study by the Refugee Council. The effect of the Rwanda plan will push the already struggling UK asylum system into …
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