Labour’s flagship ‘one in, one out’ migrant returns deal with France to end in October, report claims The pilot scheme sees Channel migrants returned to France in exchange for other asylum seekers The Independent UK · Jun 23
Shabana Mahmood’s cuts to refugee protection in UK to face legal challenge Exclusive: Refugee status in the UK is now temporary with the right to asylum under review every 30 months The Independent UK · Jun 23
Who will Andy Burnham pick for his chancellor and cabinet – all the runners and riders ANALYSIS: When Andy Burnham names his cabinet, it will be one role more than any other that will shape his government – his pick as chancellor. David Maddox and Millie Cooke take a look at the contenders The Independent UK · Jun 23
Who would be in an Andy Burnham cabinet? The runners and riders WITH the prospect of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister looking more and more likely after Keir Starmer's resignation, questions are starting to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 22
UK and France rewrite ‘one in one out’ treaty to stop removed migrants returning People smugglers have been using lorries to bring people deported to France under the deal back to the UK The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
Who will replace Keir Starmer? Top contenders in race to become UK PM United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, setting the stage for a leadership battle within the Labour Party and a contest to determine Britain's next prime minister. The Times of India · Jun 22
People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney Scotland’s First Minister insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country following suspected anti-Muslim attacks. Evening Standard · Jun 21
Man charged over 'anti-Muslim' attacks in Edinburgh Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the attacks across Edinburgh on Friday which left five people injured Evening Standard · Jun 20
Police charge man over series of ‘anti-Muslim’ attacks in Edinburgh The Prime Minister said no one should face violence on the streets. The Independent UK · Jun 20
Edinburgh attack suspect appears motivated by ‘anti-Muslim hatred’, PM says Footage posted online showed a bare-chested white man roaming the streets of Edinburgh with a large weapon. Evening Standard · Jun 20
What happens now for Starmer? John Rentoul answers readers’ key questions after Burnham’s Makerfield win ASK ME ANYTHING: In a reader Q&A, chief political commentator John Rentoul addressed questions on Andy Burnham’s rise, Keir Starmer’s survival and the potential successors, suggesting Labour now faces a managed but uncertain leadership transition rather than an immediate contest The Independent UK · Jun 19
Five candidates who could challenge Starmer to be the next prime minister Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election has paved the way for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer The Independent UK · Jun 19
What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' vision for the UK? Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politics. Burnham plans to devolve power away from London and give communities more control. He aims to reform social care and has a stance on immigration. His plans focus… The Economic Times · Jun 19
How UK could adopt US-style murder offences under new plans The Law Commission has put forward that mandatory life sentences for murder should be abolished The Independent UK · Jun 18
The Independent UK · Jun 17 New national security bill risks having ‘chilling effect’ on aid work, MPs warn If the bill passes in its current form without additional humanitarian safeguards, UK aid organisations say they will face ‘significant barriers to assisting people in countries where this new law will apply’
Evening Standard · Jun 17 Mahmood accused of waving through national security legislation without scrutiny The Tories have criticised the Government for only allocating one day in the Commons for MPs to debate the new legislation.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 17 Top Labour lord holds secret meeting with Nazi-defending German MP AN influential Labour peer held a secret meeting with a far-right politician known for defending members of the Nazi SS ...
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 ‘Learn to love Ed Miliband’: how Burnham allies are jostling for cabinet jobs With Andy Burnham predicted to win Makerfield byelection, talk is turning to who would join him if he replaced Keir Starmer
International Business Times UK · Jun 14 X Under Fire After Dozens of Racist N-Word and P-Word Posts About UK Politicians Go Unremoved X is criticised for not removing racist posts targeting UK politicians, despite being flagged. Research shows enforcement gaps under the UK's Online Safety Act, raising concerns about platform responsibility.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14 X accused of giving racists ‘impunity’ after refusing to bar N- and P-word posts Site takes no action over hate posts against UK politicians including Kemi Badenoch, Shabana Mahmood and Zia Yusuf
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12 Remove Windrush payout scheme from Home Office control, campaigners urge Public figures sign open letter calling for scheme to be moved from Home Office to independent body
The Independent UK · Jun 12 Could Keir Starmer resign and who are the top contenders to replace him as prime minister? Andy Burnham’s dramatic victory in Makerfield has heaped further pressure on Sir Keir’s already strained position in No 10
The Independent UK · Jun 11 Met Police chief calls for tech companies to be forced to make stolen phones ‘unusable bricks’ Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is asking home secretary Shabana Mahmood to crack down on phone giants
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9 Grim reality of prison conditions laid bare in damning report Inmates in England and Wales live among vermin while gangs control entire wings, monitors warn, with failures ‘at risk of becoming normalised’
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Criminals backed by Iran and Russian-state proxies to face 14 years in jail under tough new powers MI5 has tracked 20 potentially lethal Iranian-backed plots in the past year alone