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I won’t be intimidated to drop views, says minister after Mahmood calls for him to be sacked over migration comments

The extraordinary row broke out after Mike Tapp wrote an article asserting his ‘strong belief’ that foreign care workers already in the UK should not face extended waiting periods to qualify for indefinite leave to remain (ILR)

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Mahmood in standoff with Starmer over No 10 not sacking junior minister

Mike Tapp wrote unauthorised article saying new settlement rules should not cover overseas care workers

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

Majority back law change to require General Election if Prime Minister quits

MOST people in the UK back a proposed law that would require a General Election if the Prime Minister steps down, according to new research.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

British-Danish couple say new UK passport rules may separate them from children

Family learned of change while abroad, and fear dual-national children will have to stay with relatives while they return to apply for passports

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26

Home Office denies ‘absurd’ criticism over rule change that may leave dual nationals stranded

MPs raise cases of honeymooners and other Britons caught out by new passport requirements as minister rejects calls for grace period

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26

Minister says enforcement of border system for UK visitors is ‘vital’

From Wednesday, visitors to the UK will need an electronic travel authorisation but dual nationals will need a British passport.

Evening Standard · Feb 25

What to know about ‘vital’ new border system for people visiting the UK

Visitors to the UK will now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Home Office denies migrants sent to Crowborough secure camp in Sussex are leaving to move to London

Home Office minister Mike Tapp was asked about local reports that migrants were ‘checking out’ of Crowborough and coming back to London

Evening Standard · Feb 6

Mandelson-Starmer latest: Claims Rayner warned PM over peer’s Epstein links after police search his homes

The former deputy prime minister reportedly told Starmer appointing Mandelson would be a mistake

The Independent UK · Feb 6

Windrush victims to be paid compensation upfront under new government plans

The changes include prioritising over-75s, granting advance payments and covering workplace and personal pension losses

The Independent UK · Jan 15