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Patel defends Rwanda plan as migrant crossings top 1,000 in a day

Ministry of Defence figures show 1,160 people were detected on Sunday in 25 boats.

The Independent UK

Priti Patel tells MPs to ‘shut up’ as she sets out her legacy as home secretary

Outgoing minister says she is ‘proud’ of record in three years in charge at Home Office

The Independent UK

Government ignored 'serious' warnings over Rwanda's human rights record, court told

In one memo, Foreign Office officials said they advised Downing Street against engagement with several countries, including Rwanda, the court was told in written arguments.

Daily Mirror

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UK ministers ignored evidence Rwanda violated human rights, court told

African country went back on list of destinations for ‘migration partnership’ after civil servants had ruled it out, judges hear

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan says New Met police chief Sir Mark Rowley must deliver changes to rebuild trust

The new Met Commissioner was on Monday told to deliver a “step change” in his force’s culture and effectiveness as Sadiq Khan warned that public trust in policing in the capital has plunged to a record low.

Evening Standard

Liz Truss: Who will be in Tory frontrunner’s cabinet as she prepares to replace Boris Johnson?

Firm favourite to become PM has been busy drawing up her top team ahead of expected coronation

The Independent UK

Tesco ramps up shop security amid fears cost of living crisis will spark surge in crime

Tesco is “putting more security presence” into branches “most impacted” by shoplifting, chairman John Allan said - adding: "I can understand desperate people taking desperate measures"

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Unanswered questions over Rwanda scheme, watchdog to tell next home secretary

Concerns remain about the treatment of asylum seekers destined for Rwanda, the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths will warn the next home secretary.

The Independent UK

Priti Patel wants to restart controversial small boat ‘pushbacks’

Home secretary looks again at ‘lethal’ tactic to deter asylum seekers as Rwanda deportation policy comes up for judicial review

The Guardian - UK

Metropolitan Police must learn from 'appalling mistakes' - Priti Patel

The Home Secretary has made the remarks in a letter sent to the Met's new commissioner Sir Mark Rowley

Wales Online

Met Police must learn from ‘appalling mistakes’, says Priti Patel

She has called for a ‘transformation’ of the Met and a crackdown on violent crime in London

Evening Standard

Met must learn from ‘appalling mistakes’, Patel warns new commissioner

Sir Mark Rowley will take over as head of the force in the coming days.

The Independent UK

Refugees terrified as Patel's Rwanda flights may start by Christmas, campaigners warn

There are fears for the mental health of asylum seekers who could be sent away. Many refugees have fled conflict in their countries and may be victims of trafficking or torture

Daily Mirror

Baby and young boy among 221 people to cross Channel in small boats

The latest arrivals bring the number of people to have made the crossing so far in 2022 to 25,264.

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Torture prevention experts condemn UK’s ‘degrading’ and ‘discriminatory’ Rwanda migrant scheme

Priti Patel’s policy branded ‘punitive and discriminatory’ by human rights professors

The Independent UK

Coffey tipped for health secretary as Tory MPs warn Truss a cabinet of allies will lose the next election

Frontrunner facing calls for a ‘big tent’ approach

The Independent UK

More migrants arrive in Kent as Channel crossings resume

Meanwhile, the government has unveiled an oversight board for its plan to send migrants to Rwanda.

Daily Mirror

11 times Boris Johnson hasn't seemed all that bothered about endangering democracy

As Boris Johnson's lawyer complains that the investigation into his conduct is unfair, and his allies complain it could endanger democracy - here's a rundown of just some of the times Mr Johnson appeared to be less bothered about all that

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The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan ‘told Cressida Dick it was last-chance saloon’ ahead of her departure

Sir Tom Winsor’s highly anticipated report into Dame Cressida’s departure was published on Friday.

The Independent UK

Cressida Dick ‘felt intimidated’ into quitting as Met Police chief

Report says head UK’s biggest police force ‘constructively dismissed’ under political pressure from London mayor Sadiq Khan

The Guardian - UK

Cressida Dick ‘felt intimidated’ into resigning as Met chief, review says

Sadiq Khan says Winsor report ‘clearly biased and ignores the facts’ after it says due process not followed

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan did not follow ‘due process’ in sacking Cressida Dick as Met Commissioner, report finds

Mayor says report into Commissioner’s sacking ‘is clearly biased and ignores the facts’

The Guardian - UK

Channel crossings by small boat hit highest monthly total on record

In August, 8,644 people reached the UK, the highest monthly number since 6,961 arrived last November

The Independent UK

Priti Patel ‘misled parliament’ on Channel asylum seekers – but faces no investigation over ministerial code

Exclusive: Home secretary refuses to correct record after claiming most boat migrants are ‘economic migrants’ when 94 per cent are asylum seekers

The Independent UK

August migrant crossings were highest monthly total on record

It comes as the government removed 27 foreign criminals and five immigration offenders on a charter flight to Albania.

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