Starmer shares impatience for change, minister says after Rayner’s intervention Angela Rayner said the party had come to be seen to represent ‘the Establishment’ and called for a change of course. Evening Standard · Mar 18
Angela Rayner challenges Keir Starmer: 'We're running out of time' Former deputy prime minister says Labour is now seen to represent ‘the Establishment, not working people’ Evening Standard · Mar 17
Rayner warns Starmer’s Labour is ‘running out of time’ to win back voters Former deputy PM says party under Starmer now seen as representing ‘the establishment, not working people’ The Independent UK · Mar 17
UK religious leaders urge Mahmood to ‘slow down and rethink’ refugee plans Cutting period of protection from five years to 30 months is a risk to social cohesion, say bishops, rabbis and imam The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
Iran protesters sent warning by Met Police with thousands set to gather in London for al-Quds Day demonstration Around 12,000 people are expected to attend the al-Quds Day demonstration in London on Sunday The Independent UK · Mar 15
Met Police issue warning to protesters ahead of Al Quds Day demonstration Around 12,000 people are expected to attend the Al Quds Day demonstration The Independent UK · Mar 14
Police issue warning to protesters before al-Quds Day rally in London Demonstrators on Sunday will be arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action or for intifada chants, says Met The Guardian - UK · Mar 14
Fears of 'Tehran plot' to unleash violence on streets of London led to ban on Al Quds Day march The Al Quds Day march in the capital was banned after MI5 warned of the threat from the Iranian regime Evening Standard · Mar 13
Police to use River Thames as a barrier for first time in bid to stop al-Quds protesters from clashing Marine units will be stationed in the water in ‘new, bespoke tactic’ as police warn they cannot eliminate risk of disorder despite march ban The Independent UK · Mar 12
UK asylum appeals backlog at new record high after almost doubling in a year There were 80,333 cases in the system at the end of December, up from 41,987 at the same point in 2024. The Independent UK · Mar 12
Asylum seeker appeals backlog at record high after almost doubling in a year At the end of December there were 80,333 asylum seeker appeal cases in the system, up from 41,987 at the same point in 2024 Evening Standard · Mar 12
Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn Charity criticises new measures that would make it harder for inquests to pass verdict of unlawful killing The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
Peers vote to scrap non-crime hate incidents months after Met Police said it would stop investigating them Lord Toby Young of Acton proposed the abolition as part of the Crime and Policing Bill The Independent UK · Mar 11
What is Al Quds day why has its protest march in London been banned? The march was due to take place in central London on Sunday The Independent UK · Mar 11
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Al-Quds Day march organisers accused of being ‘front’ for Iranian regime IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Al-Quds day march organisers ‘closely associated with the Iranian regime’, home secretary says Shabana Mahmood has approved a request by Metropolitan Police to ban al-Quds day march in London
Evening Standard · Mar 11 ‘Static’ Al Quds Day protest could still cause serious disorder, Mahmood told The Home Secretary approved a request on Tuesday from the Metropolitan Police to ban the annual march in London planned for Sunday.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11 What is London’s al-Quds Day march and why has the event been banned? Annual demonstration in support of Palestinian rights especially sensitive in light of US-Israel war on Iran
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11 Shabana Mahmood approves police request to ban al-Quds march in London Home secretary says ban on Pro-Palestinian rally ‘necessary to prevent public disorder’ after Met police raised concerns
Evening Standard · Mar 11 Al Quds to go ahead as 'static' London demonstration after march banned 'to prevent serious disorder' A static demonstration is expected to go ahead despite a ban on the original march by the Home Office
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Home secretary to ban Al Quds Day march in London over fears of ‘serious public disorder’ It is the first time a protest march has been banned since 2012
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10 Home Office refuses to exempt exceptional students from tough immigration rules Exclusive: Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper concerned about student visa ban on female Chevening scholars from volatile countries such as Afghanistan
Evening Standard · Mar 10 Seven consecutive days of small boat Channel crossings for first time this year as 1,200 migrants make journey Some 1,200 migrants have crossed the English Channel so far in March, bringing the 2026 total to 3,409 people
The Conversation · Mar 10 Home secretary says asylum overhaul is rooted in ‘Labour values’ – what are those values? The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, says that her plans to overhaul the asylum system are rooted in “Labour values”. The proposals include removing government support for some asylum seekers and limiting initial refugee status from five years to 30 months.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10 Sudanese students say UK visa ban has dashed hopes of studying at top universities More than 200 applicants fear they will lose places after home secretary suspends study visas from four countries