Several senior Tory MPs rebel on Illegal Migration Bill votes as further concessions urged MPs held 18 votes in the Commons that saw several amendments made by the House of Lords overturned Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023
Senior Tory MPs rebel on Illegal Migration Bill votes as further concessions urged MPs spent more than three-and-a-half hours holding 18 votes in the Commons that saw several amendments made by the House of Lords overturned. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Senior Tories attack illegal migration bill as Lords amendments overturned Theresa May and Tim Loughton among more than a dozen backbench Tories criticising bill The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023
We’re a Tory MP and a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, and China is trying to silence us both Beijing will go to any lengths to harass the Hong Kong diaspora and its allies. But we will keep speaking out, say activist Finn Lau and Conservative MP Tim Loughton The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023
MPs call for sanctions on Hong Kong officials targeting UK-based activists Backbenchers respond to police bounties placed on activists, as minister challenged over meeting with Chinese official The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023
Furious Tory MP blasts minister over smiling photo with Chinese 'dissident snatcher' Tim Loughton vented his fury at Mary-Anne Trevelyan, the Government's Minister of State for Indo-Pacific, after she met and was photoed with Liu Jianchao last month Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023
No exemption for tourists visiting Northern Ireland via Ireland, says minister Steve Baker made clear the Government does not intend to grant waivers to Electronic Travel Authorisations. The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023
What is all the fighting in the UK Tory party about – and how is Boris Johnson involved? Divisions in ruling party deepen after an embittered Johnson quits before a report on whether he misled MPs on lockdown parties The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023
Furious Tories round on Boris Johnson and say he must 'shut up and go away' Boris Johnson was 'grim-faced' when he reportedly decided to resign on a flight from Egypt - now seething Conservative MPs are begging with the former Prime Minister to stop damaging the party Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2023
Influential committee of MPs interrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters MP Tim Loughton was questioning Metropolitan Police Temporary Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist when a campaigner was heard interrupting proceedings. The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Protesters interrupt committee discussing arrests during the coronation THE proceedings of the Commons Home Affairs Committee have been interrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters. The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023
MPs raise concerns about AI ‘explosion’ and call for UK to form global standards Science Secretary Chloe Smith took Science and Technology questions in the Commons. The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
Senior Tories blast Chinese official’s attendance at King’s coronation as ‘outrageous’ Chinese vice-president expected to attend coronation oversaw Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong’s liberties The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023
Asylum seekers arriving in UK on small boats are now one step closer to being deported as bill clears Commons Majority of MPs vote in favour of Illegal Migration Bill The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Ministers attack small boat ‘asylum shoppers’ as Tories row over migration bill Suella Braverman doubles down on claim small boats criminals linked to ‘heightened levels of criminality’
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Chinese official’s attendance at coronation would be outrageous, Tory MPs say The Chinese vice-president expected to attend oversaw Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong’s liberties.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Suella Braverman to tell police to stop ‘pandering to political correctness’ Home secretary to outline mantra: ‘More police, less crime, safer streets and common sense policing’
Wales Online · Apr 25, 2023 Braverman calls for 'common sense policing, not social justice' The Home Secretary will talk about her vision for 'common sense policing' and confirm whether the Tory target to recruit 20,000 police officers has been met
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Braverman to urge police to stop ‘pandering to political correctness’ The Home Secretary will deliver a speech after the release of data that will show whether the target to recruit 20,000 police officers has been met.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Officer recruitment ‘on track’, policing minister insists Chris Philp faced questions from MPs on the 2019 Tory manifesto pledge on policing.
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak forced to back down on refusal to set up new safe and legal routes before ‘stopping the boats’ Amendment to Illegal Migration Bill will mandate new alternatives to Channel crossings after Tory rebellion
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023 Brexit played role in Dover chaos, No 10 admits as coach bosses call for crisis meeting Time to ‘resolve this mess once and for all’, says Confederation of Passenger Transport
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023 Minister agrees to talks with Tory MPs to defuse migration Bill rebellion The legislation aims to stop people claiming asylum in the UK if they arrive through unauthorised means.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023 Tory rebels expecting assurances over controversial Illegal Migration Bill Sir Bill Cash, the Tory MP for Stone, said he believes the Government will ‘engage with us constructively’ to toughen up the legislation.
Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2023 MP says ministers want to blame migrant crisis on 'Labour, judges or footie pundits' It comes as Rishi Sunak fights off rebels from his own party on his controversial Illegal Immigration Bill. MPs debated the details of the bill, which seeks to introduce powers to remove people who have entered the UK illegally