Overcrowding and racism at Manston asylum centre linked to government decisions, inquiry hears Kent facility became dangerously overburdened after ministers halted transfers to hotels The Guardian - UK · 21h ago
Digested week: Tom Tugendhat is a serious politician. What’s he doing in a Reform-lite Tory frontbench? Want to see how small the gene pool of Tory talent is? I give you Andrew Griffith as shadow chancellor. Also this week: Starmer’s Fomo, and telly wars The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
Who's in and who's out of Kemi Badenoch's new Tory frontbench? Kemi Badenoch has overseen a sweeping clear-out of senior figures from her frontbench Evening Standard · Sep 1
Alex Burghart appointed Tory deputy leader in reshuffle Sir Mel Stride and Dame Priti Patel were sacked in Kemi Badenoch’s shake-up of her frontbench team. Evening Standard · Sep 1
Kemi Badenoch sacks senior Tories in major shake-up of her front bench team The Conservative leader carried out the reshuffle of her inner circle before Parliament’s return on Tuesday, and ahead of the party’s conference. Evening Standard · Aug 31
More public control is the way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPs Exclusive: Prime minister wants to ‘bring back hope’ by tackling cost of living as MPs call for electoral reform The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
The Brexit surprise that Badenoch could be plotting after her Tory reshuffle ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at the implications of the Tory leader replacing a Brexiteer ‘spartan’ with a former ardent Remainer as shadow foreign secretary The Independent UK · Aug 31
Kemi Badenoch replaces top Tory economic team in shadow Cabinet reshuffle The Conservative leader is carrying out a reshuffle of her shadow cabinet before the party’s conference in October. Evening Standard · Aug 31
Andrew Griffith and Tom Tugendhat join Badenoch’s top team in Tory reshuffle Conservative leader sacks shadow chancellor Mel Stride and shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
Dame Priti Patel returns to back benches to take on ‘international role’ She is expected to be replaced as shadow foreign secretary by Tom Tugendhat. Evening Standard · Aug 30
Priti Patel moved out of top job as Kemi Badenoch begins major Tory reshuffle The decision by Sir James Cleverly to leave the shadow cabinet has forced Kemi Badenoch into a reshuffle with Tom Tugendhat expected to be made shadow foreign secretary The Independent UK · Aug 30
Nirav Modi's extradition to take place after completion of judicial process in UK: MEA India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed Nirav Modi's extradition will occur after UK judicial proceedings conclude. Legal proceedings against the fugitive diamantaire are currently ongoing in the United Kingdom. Nirav Modi faces charges in India related to the Punjab National Bank fraud case. He is also pursuing legal remedies in… The Economic Times · Jul 28
India refused to take illegal migrants back as UK didn’t extradite Nirav Modi, claims former UK home secretary Priti Patel Former UK Home Secretary Priti Patel stated India refused migrant returns. This refusal was linked to the UK's failure to extradite fugitive jeweler Nirav Modi. Patel expressed dismay that Modi remained in London for seven years. She believes India was angry over Britain's stance on his extradition. India has denied… The Times of India · Jul 27
Appalled and horrified that Nirav Modi still in UK, says shadow minister Priti Patel Priti Patel voiced strong disappointment regarding Nirav Modi's prolonged stay in the United Kingdom. She stated that the Indian authorities are extremely frustrated by the extradition delays. Modi remains in a London prison, facing a significant banking fraud and money laundering case. His legal appeals have been exhausted, and extradition… The Economic Times · Jul 26
Evening Standard · Jul 23 Green London councillor cleared over David Lammy 'coconut' comments An investigation has found Cllr Hau-Yu Tam did not breach the Council’s Code of Conduct when she retweeted posts on her X account, which included criticisms of Israel and Zionism
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Green London councillor apologises for 'coconuts' comment as David Lammy calls out party's 'racist language' ‘I genuinely apologise for using the term and to anyone I offended, it was not appropriate’ - Hau-Yu Tam
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Foreign minister says attack on Kuwait Airport is ‘completely unacceptable’ The UK Government has condemned an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, which resulted in one fatality and 63 injuries. Foreign Minister Hamish Falconer labelled the incident a 'completely unacceptable attack' and conveyed condolences to the Kuwaiti government, urging Iran to de-escalate. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday morning,…
The Independent UK · May 29 Do not hold back any Mandelson documents, Tories tell Starmer as they issue contempt warning Priti Patel issues warning after concerns raised that the government is redacting more information than was initially agreed
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 Sir Humphrey moments: a brief history of bust-ups between ministers and mandarins Olly Robbins gave MPs a classic civil servant’s performance – and there are lessons from the past about how ministers should respond
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4 Keir Starmalade, anyone? Will marmalade really have to be rebranded in UK? Britain is reportedly considering aligning with EU rules in what Daily Mail is calling the PM’s ‘breakfast reset’
The Times of India · Mar 23 ‘Dark moment’: Indian-origin MP Priti Patel condemns antisemitic arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London Indian-origin British MP Priti Patel has strongly condemned the arson attack on ambulances serving the Jewish community in north London, calling it a “dark moment” for the country.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Opposition Conservative MP and UK shadow foreign secretary said:
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17 UK nationals fleeing Middle East reach 100,000 as evacuation efforts continue Foreign secretary says one third of those who were in region have left as MPs press for support for those still stranded
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19 Trump changed mind on Chagos deal ‘after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’ US president links deal with military strikes against Iran in connection with Tehran’s nuclear ambitions
Evening Standard · Feb 16 More than 70 asylum seekers to be awarded compensation after their phones were seized The former Conservative government was found to have violated the European Convention on Human Rights
Evening Standard · Feb 15 New sanctions against Moscow could follow Navalny poisoning revelations – Cooper The UK and four European allies have pinned the blame for the Russian opposition leader’s death on the Russian state.