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PM shakes up Home Office in sweeping reshuffle after Rayner exit

Former borders minister Dame Angela Eagle and policing minister Dame Diana Johnson have been moved to other departments.

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025

Facial recognition technology not about ‘total surveillance society’ – minister

Dame Diana Johnson said it was about ‘giving the tools to our police officers to enable them to keep us safe’.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

Fears Bonnie Blue’s ‘porn show’ can be watched on Channel 4 by children despite age-check rules

Labour and Tories question broadcast of 1,000 Men and Me - which has graphic sex scenes - after Online Safety Act came into force

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025

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Minister reopens door to wealth tax days after cabinet colleague calls it ‘daft’

Dame Diana Johnson suggested the government was considering a wealth tax despite the business secretary ruling it out days earlier

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

MPs grant pubs extra time to open if England or Wales reach Women’s Euros semis

Bars will be allowed to sell alcohol until 1am, if either England or Wales – or both – take part in the Women’s Euros semi-finals or final.

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Labour refuses to back controlled drug use rooms despite ongoing pilot

Ministers were accused of ‘condemning thousands of people to death’ over their stance

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

No changes to drug laws even if consumption room is a success, says minister

Dame Diana Johnson said the UK Government does not support such facilities.

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025

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Partner of crossbow victim says Leeds attack shows urgent need for restrictions

Laura Sugden was seriously injured in an attack in 2018 which killed her partner Shane Gilmer.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Government announces measures to tighten laws around crossbow sales

Ministers want to amend the Crime and Policing Bill to strengthen age verification controls.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

Police continue to analyse transgender rights protest footage after banner claim

Questions have been raised over whether some protesters held signs with apparent death threats.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

Minister says UK will ‘play part’ in Ukraine security as Trump blames Kyiv

Dame Diana Johnson said the UK has a ‘vested interest’ in ensuring that the country is involved in talks over its future.

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

More police funding a ‘drop in the ocean’ for force which costs £3.8 billion

Metropolitan Police officers are ‘abstracted away’ from outer London streets to cover city centre protests, MPs heard on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

Extra money a ‘tiny percentage’ of what is needed, police chief warns

Lincolnshire Police chief said the force may have to cut 400 staff and officers as the Government announced £100m extra for neighbourhood policing.

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025

Police forces must decide on officer numbers, says minister amid funding fears

Forces have warned of a funding gap.

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025

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The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Respect orders to tackle anti-social behaviour criticised as an Asbo rebrand

New powers will see a clamp down on anti-social behaviour in town centres and high streets.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024

Crime prevention minister ‘has purse stolen’ at annual policing conference

Dame Diana Johnson warned of ‘epidemic of theft’ in remarks to police chiefs as her belongings were allegedly stolen

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2024

Susanna Reid chides minister on GMB for saying axing winter fuel payment for pensioners 'difficult decision'

ITV’s Good Morning Britain presenter took Dame Diana to task over the controversial policy which is opposed by dozens of MPs and unions

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024

Government hints drug injection rooms could be considered in wake of Glasgow pilot scheme

Experts welcome sign of possible tide change in wake of Tory rule – but urge immediate action to save lives

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Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2024

Intelligence shows further protests planned in coming days, policing minister warns

Dame Diana Johnson, Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee, said it’s ‘good’ there was no major violence on Wednesday but added she remains ‘cautious’ about the situation

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023

Police accused of 'cosying up' to 'pimping websites' as MP brands it a 'disgrace'

Dame Diana Johnson said it was "disgraceful" that police forces and the National Crime Agency (NCA) were engaging with businesses such as Vivastreet - which she labelled "pimping websites" linked to sex trafficking

The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2023

UK could deport trafficked women under migration bill, Suella Braverman concedes

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has conceded that women trafficked into the UK for sexual exploitation could be deported under measures to tackle…

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Trafficked women could be removed under migration Bill, Braverman concedes

The Home Secretary said there are no ‘blanket exclusions’ but said such women could be protected if they co-operate with a police investigation.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Long delays blamed as victims drop two thirds of rape cases

‘Thousands of victims are failing to get the justice they deserve and this has to stop,’ Dame Diana Johnson says

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