'Authoritarian' immigration bill passes despite Labour rebellion The UK Government's controversial immigration bill has been passed by MPs despite a small rebellion from Labour backbenchers The National (Scotland) · Jul 14
Covid inquiry latest: Damning report slams ‘inherently biased’ VIP lane contracts and £10bn wasted on PPE Vast sums of taxpayer cash were wasted and favourable treatment was given to referrals by MPs, peers and ministers, report finds The Independent UK · Jul 14
Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death continue to question suspect Police could be allowed to hold him for up to 14 days for questioning under terrorism legislation if needed. Evening Standard · Jul 14
Andy Burnham backs controversial asylum bill amid Labour dissent Prime minister-in-waiting votes for plans to tighten appeals system as 14 Labour MPs oppose measures The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Mahmood issues plan to close loophole blocking deportation of Rochdale grooming gang leader The government has indicated Pakistan could be threatened with visa restrictions unless it takes back Shabir Ahmed The Independent UK · Jul 13
Lindsay Hoyle responds to Zia Yusuf claims over MPs security after death of Ann Widdecombe Speaking in Parliament after the death of Ann Widdecombe, the Commons Speaker said MPs’ concerns were always ‘passed on to the security people to deal with’ The Independent UK · Jul 13
Voices: Shabir Ahmed is a depressing symbol of this country’s many grooming gang failures THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The fact that the home secretary is forced to change the laws to deport a convicted child rapist shows how grossly unsatisfactory the justice system has proved in this case The Independent UK · Jul 13
Government ‘will change immigration Bill’ in attempt to deport grooming leader The Home Secretary announced she would change the Immigration and Asylum Bill to remove a section which would prevent Ahmed being deported. Evening Standard · Jul 13
Tice finally gauges the mood on the death of Ann Widdecombe After a wild attack on the media, Reform’s deputy leader joins other MPs in the Commons offering tributes rather than speculation The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Mahmood offers Farage security meeting after Ann Widdecombe’s death Home secretary insists all MPs treated equally but that security of former MPs and non-Westminster politicians is a concern The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Ann Widdecombe’s murder suspect ‘not known’ to Prevent scheme, says home secretary Counter-terror police now leading investigation into ex-Tory minister’s death The Independent UK · Jul 13
The Guardian view on Shabir Ahmed: changing the law to deport one man will not win back the public’s trust Editorial: Grooming gang victims have been treated appallingly and are rightly angry. But the loss of confidence in the criminal justice system goes wider The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation Shock development after ‘new information and evidence has come to light’ renews debate over security of politicians The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Evening Standard · Jul 13 Ann Widdecombe murder suspect ‘not known to anti-terror Prevent programme’ Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the former Conservative minister’s death after they said new evidence came to light.
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 Ann Widdecombe Murder Suspect Re-Arrested for Terror Acts as Investigation Explodes Counter Terrorism Policing has taken over the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's killing in Devon, re-arresting a 28-year-old man on suspicion of terror offences as detectives probe possible motives.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13 Commons Speaker makes dig at Reform after security complaints SPEAKER Lindsay Hoyle told the Commons that he was “sorry” some MPs didn’t think he took their security seriously, in a veiled dig at Reform…
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 Shabana Mahmood Says Counter-Terrorism Police Now Lead Ann Widdecombe Murder Probe Counter-terrorism police are investigating the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe after a suspect was re-arrested on terrorism charges, with multiple lines of enquiry currently ongoing.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 Immigration bill amendment will allow removal of Rochdale gang leader Shabana Mahmood to make it possible to deport Commonwealth citizens convicted of serious criminality
Evening Standard · Jul 13 Visa restrictions considered if Pakistan does not take back grooming gang leader The Government said all options were being looked at to ensure Shabir Ahmed can be thrown out of the UK.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 Shabana Mahmood tells MPs suspect in Ann Widdecombe investigation ‘not known to Prevent’ – as it happened Home secretary updates Parliament after counter-terrorism police take over investigation into her death
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Law set to change to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader – what we know IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Mahmood to announce law change to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader Home secretary expected to unveil proposal on Monday
Evening Standard · Jul 13 Shabana Mahmood to set out plans to change law to deport grooming gang leader The Home Secretary is expected to set out proposals to amend a law preventing Shabir Ahmed’s removal.
The Independent UK · Jul 12 Record 128 migrants make perilous journey to UK in small boat The previous record for a single boat stood at 125 people