Hugh Grant calls Priti Patel ‘the worst Home Secretary in British history’ ‘We’re not allowed to call Brexiteers thick but it’s a struggle sometimes,’ said actor The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022
Priti Patel warned against Rwanda deportation plan by officials, court hears Court documents show UK officials repeatedly warned against the plan to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda - with fears refugees could be drafted to 'conduct armed operations in neighbouring countries' Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022
Drug users could lose passport, driving licence and face ban from nightclubs The Home Office proposal is a 'three-strike' crackdown on recreational drug users. Daily Record · Jul 19, 2022
Watchdog frustrated with Home Office as Channel crossings exceed 15,000 for year The highest daily total so far in 2022 was recorded on April 13 when 651 people made the crossing in 18 boats. The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022
Government officials warned against Home Secretary’s Rwanda deportation plan, High Court hears Home Secretary Priti Patel was warned by government officials not to press ahead with the controversial Rwanda deportation plan, it has been revealed. Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2022
Borders watchdog blasts Priti Patel for stalling on Channel crossings report for months Chief Inspector on Borders and Immigration David Neal accused the Home Office for undermining his independence by failing to publish the document Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022
"Diversity is challenging established order, not saying what the powerful want to hear" Whose interests do Kemi Badenoch and Rishi Sunak serve beyond their own and where is the policy which will make life better for the UK's Black and Brown men, women and children? Daily Mirror · Jul 18, 2022
Priti Patel ‘silent on scandal’ of adviser role for accused ex-police chief Mike Veale has been living ‘the life of Riley on £100,000 a year’, Parliament has been told. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022
Child refugees 'disappear' from Home Office care, finds damning new report CHILD refugees have disappeared – sometimes permanently – from hotels under the watch of the Home Office, according to a damning new report into… The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2022
'No evidence' Tory plan to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda will stop Channel crossings The Commons Home Affairs Select Committee blasted 'radical quick-fix solutions' to the crisis, warning they 'will fail to stop Channel crossings' Daily Mirror · Jul 18, 2022
Suicidal Afghan was ‘fine’ about being sent to Rwanda, Home Office officials claimed Campaigners accuse the government of creating an alternative reality to suit its ‘cruel’ deportation agenda The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022
Scots spiking victim slams Home Office after date rape drug restrictions dropped The UK Government has scrapped a planned crack down on GHB and GBL which Jess Insall believes will put lives at risk. Daily Record · Jul 17, 2022
Protesters across UK decry ‘heinous’ Rwanda deportation plan Demonstrations take place outside Brook House and Colnbrook immigration removal centres The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2022
Rwanda 'lies' on gay rights as activist claims they were told to assure refugees LGBT activists say the Government is "cynically" using Rwandan LGBT + people to whitewash abuses as Priti Patel pushes ahead with flying immigrants to the country Daily Mirror · Jul 16, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022 Protests across UK oppose ‘heinous’ Rwanda migrant deportation policy Demonstrators across the UK opposed the Government’s plan to deport some migrants to Rwanda, in a series of protests on Saturday.
Daily Mirror · Jul 16, 2022 Boris Johnson skips emergency heatwave meeting and plans lavish party at Chequers Boris Johnson skipped out on his second emergency meeting in a row today and tomorrow he is hosting a lavish goodbye bash at Chequers. A spokesman said Sunday's party was a 'private event'
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022 There are Tories of diverse origins and skin tones. What they need now is real difference It is positive to see more politicians of colour, but if the result is Sunak’s austerity or Badenoch’s culture war, how have things changed, asks Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022 Anger at absent ministers grows as Raab pulls out of bill of rights session Justice secretary’s withdrawal follows that of Priti Patel from another hearing and as effort to limit gambling harms is deferred
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Government ‘grinds to a halt’ amid crisis as Tory ministers focus on leadership contest A cost-of-living crisis, huge pressures on ambulance services, and extreme weather are not the main priority in Westminster
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 No10 denies dodging scrutiny after Patel and Raab postpone committee appearances Dominic Raab pulls out of an appearance in front of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, a move branded ‘extremely disappointing’ by MPs and peers.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2022 Anger as Dominic Raab snubs appearance at human rights committee DOMINIC Raab has pulled out of an appearance at a parliamentary committee, a move branded “extremely disappointing” by MPs and peers.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Dominic Raab pulls out of appearance at parliamentary committee on human rights The Justice Secretary had been due to appear before the committee next Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 All the things delayed by the Tory leadership contest Critics say government has ground to a halt while the Tory party chooses a new leader
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2022 I’m A Fan: Author Sheena Patel’s stunning debut Sheena Patel’s skilful book, I’m A Fan, about the toxic seduction of social media has everyone talking. Susannah Butter meets the woman behind the explosive debut
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022 Passing of online safety bill delayed as opposition criticise No 10 vacuum Landmark legislation in peril and could be killed off by new PM and culture secretary, says government source