The Latest Breaking News from Karen Bradley

Port of Dover faces ‘utter chaos’ under struggling EU entry system, MPs say

UK government urged to apply pressure on France to fix system or suspend checks by next week

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Government’s response to Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban was ‘clumsy’, say MPs

Select committee says ‘late’ decision to overturn exclusion of fans ‘did little more than inflame tensions’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22

West Midlands police insist decision to ban Maccabi fans ‘not politically influenced’

Police leaders defend position after being recalled to give further evidence in second hearing to home affairs committee

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6

Revealed: How 'chaotic' use of migrant hotels has seen Home Office 'squander' billions of pounds

Government has repeatedly cut corners and wasted taxpayers’ money with its ‘failed, chaotic and expensive’ system, damning report finds

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

Home Office has chance to end ‘failed’ asylum accommodation system, MPs say

The Home Office has repeatedly cut corners and wasted taxpayers’ money in its ‘chaotic’ response to asylum accommodation pressures, MPs warned.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

It’s a love-in at the home affairs committee as Yvette Cooper runs down the clock

Forget tough scrutiny of small boats or asylum hotels – this home secretary appears to lead a charmed life

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025

Labour’s 2024 intake overlooked for select committee lead roles

Emily Thornberry becomes head of foreign select committee, while Karen Bradley is sole Conservative given leading role

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024

Twelve culture secretaries in 13 years: what does that say about the Tories’ attitude to the arts?

From Jeremy Hunt to Nadine Dorries and the rest, recent incumbents have overseen a massive reduction in funding, and steadily downgraded the place of the arts in national life

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

Rishi Sunak could face ANOTHER probe - this time over 'misleading' asylum data

Shadow Immigration Minister Stephen Kinnock branded it unacceptable that three Tory frontbenchers - including the Prime Minister - have failed to correct misleading claims

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

21 Tory MPs claimed TV licences on expenses - having scrapped free telly for over-75s

The Conservative Party broke a manifesto pledge to protect the £157.50 lifeline the over-75s

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022