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Net migration: how an unreachable target came to shape Britain

New data shows that the UK has hit a record high net migration number of 606,000. Through it has been central to 13 years of policy and rhetoric, net migration is, in fact, a pretty odd metric that tells us very little about how the UK’s immigration system is functioning.

The Conversation

Why Sunak is latest in long line of Tory PMs unable to cut net migration

Acute labour shortages in sectors from health to fishing, exacerbated by Brexit, driving need to allow more non-EU workers into country

The Guardian - UK

Five Tory PMs and immigration: how numbers – and rhetoric – changed

As ONS data reveals overall net immigration to UK continues to rise, how has Tory leaders’ language changed since 2010?

The Guardian - UK

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Scandalous ‘bonkbuster’ book by ex-Boris advisor causes a fuss in Westminster

And Theresa May is a fan

Evening Standard

How Boris and Carrie fell out of favour with staff at Chequers and wanted to shoot Dilyn the dog

Chequers’ head housekeeper resigned after claims of tensions with Carrie Johnson

The Independent UK

Starmer would stop lower wages for overseas workers used to fill UK jobs

The Labour leader used Prime Minister’s Questions to outline proposals to scrap rules linked to skilled worker visas.

The Independent UK

Covid inquiry slams Government bid to block Boris Johnson's unredacted WhatsApps

It relates to messages sent between the ex-PM and dozens of high-profile figures, including Rishi Sunak, cabinet ministers, No10 advisers and spin doctors

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Ex-PM Cameron has ‘huge sympathy’ with Government on migration challenge

He said he would not criticise ministers over the Rwanda policy and suggested domestic reforms to tackle economic migration.

The Independent UK

David Cameron: Don’t criticise Braverman’s Rwanda plan unless you’ve got better answer

Former Tory PM has ‘huge sympathy’ with crackdown on Channel people smugglers

The Independent UK

Tory mayoral hopeful Natalie Campbell says she would consider breaking up Met Police

Social entrepreneur Natalie Campbell said that if she is elected as Mayor, ‘nothing’s off the table’ for the Met’s future

Evening Standard

Why has Phillip Schofield left This Morning? A timeline of his career on the show with Holly Willoughby

The presenter, 61, said on Instagram that ITV bosses had ‘decided the current situation can’t go on’ and that he will now host other shows

Evening Standard

A Conservative party at war with itself? It’s not a winning formula

Tory pressure groups are peddling the politics of grievance – and inviting electoral failure, says David Cameron’s culture secretary

The Guardian - UK

Loyalty has long been the Tories’ secret weapon. Without it, Sunak stands no chance

As rebel rightwingers jockeyed for position this week, they tore up any remaining hopes of a Conservative election victory, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

What football teams do the prime minister and other politicians support?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been trolled after his beloved Southampton FC were relegated, but who do other politicians support?

Evening Standard

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Neil Jameson obituary

Founder of Citizens UK who was a driving force behind the living wage campaign

Daily Mirror

Tories are 'failing' dementia sufferers with broken promises, charity boss says

Ahead of Dementia Action Week, the boss of Alzheimer’s Disease International said former prime ministers David Cameron and Boris Johnson have failed patients

The Independent UK

Head of David Cameron’s legacy project paid £165,000 despite pay review pledge

Mark Gifford was appointed head of National Citizen Service Trust in early 2020 when almost £160m of taxpayers’ money was lavished on scheme

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Liberals say Moira Deeming is a symptom of a much bigger problem

It was a small group of people who secured the MP’s entry to parliament. Insiders believe that represents an existential issue

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Interest rates rise for 12th successive time as inflation gets sticky

Today’s Monetary Policy Report from the Bank of England was a little like the weather: a bit of sunshine, some very dark clouds, but mostly everyone wondering when things will get better.

The Week

What a Labour-Lib Dem coalition might look like

Keir Starmer has set hares running over a possible Liberal Democrat-Labour coalition after the next election by refusing to categorically rule out such a deal.

The Week

Rise of the Nimby party: the Tory house-building dilemma

Critics have hit out at Rishi Sunak’s decision to abandon house-building targets, citing it as a significant factor in his party’s poor showing in last week’s local elections.

The National (Scotland)

LibDems rule out coalition with Tories after General Election - but not Labour

Earlier this week, the Tories lost over 1000 councillors and seven councils during England’s local elections, and Labour gained 536 councillors.

The Times of India

Charles III crowned king in first UK coronation since 1953

The Independent UK

Former prime ministers gather for King’s coronation

Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major arrived at the ceremony together.

WEKU

Why the Koh-i-noor diamond won't make an appearance at King Charles III's coronation

The royal family has decided to leave the 105-carat gem out of this weekend's coronation ceremony. The Koh-i-noor has become a focus of anti-colonial anger. India wants it back.

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