Labour will not say how many migrants it would accept in EU returns deal Keir Starmer dismisses Tory claims of plan to oversee 100,000 extra arrivals as ‘complete garbage’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023
Labour refuses to commit to finishing HS2 rail project in full Doubts raised as Labour rail architect Andrew Adonis says scrapping Phase 2 would be ‘utter stupidity’ The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
EU vows emergency plan for Italy after surge in migrant arrivals The European Union presented Sunday an emergency plan for Italy to help it handle migrant arrivals after a record number of people landed on its island of Lampedusa over the past week. Radio France Internationale · Sep 17, 2023
EU and Italian leaders tour tiny Lampedusa as tensions rise over surge in migrant arrivals EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Sunday toured a migrant center on Italy’s southernmost island of Lampedusa that was overwhelmed with nearly 7,000 arrivals in a 24-hour period this week The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
Poland imposes EU ban on all Russian-registered passenger cars Poland has begun enforcing an entry ban on all Russian-registered passenger cars seeking to enter the country The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
‘Complete garbage’ - Starmer rubbishes claims Labour will join EU migrant quota scheme Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “complete garbage” to suggest Labour planned to join an EU-wide migrant quota scheme as part of efforts to tackle small boats crossings in the Channel. Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2023
Starmer: Tory claims that Labour will join EU migrant quota scheme are ‘garbage’ His party’s plan to tackle small boats was attacked this week by the Conservatives. The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
Only taxing and spending can repair the damage of Brexit. Who will tell Labour? Corbyn was lukewarm on Europe. Starmer will not go for re-entry. Blair wants fiscal restraint. When will the party learn? The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023
Funding loss due to Brexit held back vital dementia and health sciences research RESEARCH into dementia and other advances in science have been held back because of the length of time it has taken for the UK to regain lucrative… The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2023
Labour wants new EU links in a reset of British foreign policy Ties with Europe are a top priority, says shadow foreign secretary David Lammy, as he calls for Britain to play a lead role in world affairs The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow disputes Kyiv’s claim about captured territory in Donetsk – as it happened Ukraine claimed to have recaptured the devastated eastern village of Andriivka, near Bakhmut. The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2023
The EU cable guys have tied down Apple, yet big tech is still bossing the Tories The tech giant has bowed to European legislation with a USB-C connector on its new iPhone but the UK government has failed to make messaging services toe the line on encryption The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023
Top EU official heads to an Italian island struggling with migrant influx as Italy toughens stance European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to travel on Sunday to the Italian island of Lampedusa amid an influx of migrants who arrived this week The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
EU’s von der Leyen announces plan to address migrant crisis during Lampedusa visit EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged the swift return of irregular migrants and a crackdown on the “brutal business” of migrant smuggling Sunday during a visit with Italy's premier to a tiny fishing island overwhelmed with nearly 7,000 arrivals in a single day this week. France 24 · Sep 16, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could ends its membership bid President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that Turkey may part ways with the European Union
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 More than 230 people arrive in UK in latest small boats Channel crossing A total of 23,731 have been intercepted since the start of the year.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 16, 2023 EU faces human rights questions over Tunisia migration pact The EU ombudsman has demanded that Brussels explain how it will ensure that its pact with Tunisia to curb migration will not breach human rights standards.
Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2023 Analysis: Concerns raised in Brussels over EU-Tunisia migration pact European aid is increasingly being used to prop up autocratic leaders who restrict their citizens’ rights, analysts say.
The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023 Analysing where India stands in the G20 | Data G20 Summit in New Delhi focused on ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. India’s performance in recent decades across various socioeconomic metrics compared to fellow G20 members. GDP per capita, Human Development Index, labour force participation rate, share of women in Parliament, carbon emissions & renewable energy sources analysed.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 Starmer says protecting UK’s borders ‘acute security concern’ as he arrives in Canada Starmer says protecting the UK’s borders is an ‘acute security concern’ as he arrives in Canada
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 Border security top of agenda at Montreal summit – Starmer Sir Keir Starmer has said protecting the UK’s borders is an ‘acute security concern’ as he arrived in Canada for a summit of political leaders.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 Poland shaken by reports consular officials took bribes to help migrants enter Europe and US Poland’s conservative governing party was hoping to make migration a key campaign theme ahead of the country’s Oct. 15 parliamentary elections
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 Starmer to declare four major threats to western world as ‘axis of instability’ Labour leader to address joint challenges during appearance at summit for ‘progressive’ politicians in Canada
Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 570 As the war enters its 570th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023 Keir Starmer arrives in Canada to set out stall on immigration policy Diplomatic and media blitz for Labour leader will include appearances on Sunday morning political shows