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Tories call for ‘lifetime ban’ on Islamist ‘hate-preacher’ entering UK

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said: ‘People expressing these vile views should not be allowed into the UK.’

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

MI5 gave courts false evidence about ‘abusive’ neo-Nazi agent, judge rules

Informant on far right was alleged to have attacked his partner but claimed his status put him above the law

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025

With this crackdown on citizenship, Labour is forsaking British values

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Multicultural Britain has been built by diversity over many centuries and all have earned their right to be granted the privilege of British citizenship. That prize is a powerful incentive to make Britain one’s home and to honour its values – including tolerance

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Dog groomers and DJs eligible for skilled worker visas under post-Brexit rules

New analysis shows more than 300 UK visas were granted for ‘animal care service occupations’ between 2021 and 2024

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Rowley: Officials ‘dragging feet’ over calls for powers to sack rogue officers

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley blamed the Home Office for failing to introduce strengthened rules.

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025

Starmer ‘not telling truth’ over Gaza family asylum decision, claims Badenoch, after PMQs clash – as it happened

Opposition leader says PM was wrong when he said that the decision was taken under the last government

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025

Tuesday briefing: Will Labour’s own ‘go home’ moment work – or lead to more desperate measures?

In today’s newsletter: As the Home Office trails a tough new stance against illegal immigration, Daniel Trilling explains what an alternative approach might look like

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025

UK's Crackdown on Illegal Workers: Nearly 4,000 Arrested in Nail Bars, Car Washes, and Restaurants

Labour's immigration crackdown led to 5,424 visits from immigration enforcement officers and 3,930 arrests of overstayers.

International Business Times UK · Feb 11, 2025

Flagship immigration and asylum reforms clear first Commons test

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the measures would ‘strengthen UK border security’ although concerns were raised by some Labour MPs and the Tories.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Labour channels its inner sadist with deportation video nasty

Effort to show that party can be just as ghastly to immigrants as Nigel Farage turns human misery into spectator sport

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025