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Suella Braverman 'Regrets' Speeding Fine As Pressure Mounts For Ethics Inquiry
Home affairs
Suella Braverman "Regrets" Speeding Fine As Pressure Mounts For Ethics Inquiry
Suella Braverman has said she "regrets" speeding as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces pressure to refer her to the government's ethics adviser after reports she asked civil servants to arrange a private speed awareness course.
Former Home Secretary Accuses Government Of Setting 'Elephant Traps' In Illegal Migration Bill
Home affairs
Former Home Secretary Accuses Government Of Setting "Elephant Traps" In Illegal Migration Bill
Former home secretary Lord David Blunkett has accused the government of setting “elephant traps” with the Illegal Migration Bill, as peers begin intense scrutiny of the Bill in the House of Lords.
How Government Seeks To Curb Human Rights Courts In Illegal Migration Bill
Home affairs
How Government Seeks To Curb Human Rights Courts In Illegal Migration Bill
The controversial Illegal Migration Bill will be debated in the Commons this week including amendments to further limit the powers of human rights courts in the UK and Europe.
Labour Wants Local Authorities To Have A Say On Asylum Seeker Accommodation
Home affairs
Labour Wants Local Authorities To Have A Say On Asylum Seeker Accommodation
The Labour Party is tabling an amendment to the government’s Illegal Migration Bill that would put a duty of the home secretary to consult with local authorities when choosing areas for asylum seeker accommodation.
Suella Braverman Won't Commit To Stopping Illegal Channel Crossings This Year
Home affairs
Suella Braverman Won't Commit To Stopping Illegal Channel Crossings This Year
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has refused to commit to “stop the boats” this year, despite it being one of the Prime Minister’s five key pledges for government in his new year speech.
Top Stories: Government Considers Housing Asylum Seekers on Boats, New Bill Could Block Prison Releases
Home affairs
Top Stories: Government Considers Housing Asylum Seekers on Boats, New Bill Could Block Prison Releases
Government is set to confirm a range of new plans aimed at reducing the use of asylum seeker hotels, which could include use of accommodation on ships and in unused military bases.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
PM and Home Secretary attacks on lawyers betray a startling ignorance
Commenting on the political attacks on lawyers by the Home Secretary and Prime Minister following the publication of the Illegal Migration Bill, Chair of the Bar Nick Vineall KC said:
Top Stories: UK To Increase Migrant Detention Capacity, Global Women's Strategy Announced
Home affairs
Top Stories: UK To Increase Migrant Detention Capacity, Global Women's Strategy Announced
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said the government will increase detention capacity in order to carry out powers in the new Illegal Migration Bill.
Minister Admits He's 'Obviously Not Comfortable' Asylum Seekers Could Be Held Illegally
Communities
Minister Admits He's "Obviously Not Comfortable" Asylum Seekers Could Be Held Illegally
Climate Minister Graham Stuart has admitted the UK's asylum system was "struggling to cope" after a legal review was launched over the treatment of migrants.
Immigration Minister Warns Against 'Demonising' Migrants After Suella Braverman's 'Invasion' Comment
Communities
Immigration Minister Warns Against "Demonising" Migrants After Suella Braverman's "Invasion" Comment
Robert Jenrick has said that ministers need to "choose words carefully" after the Home Secretary has faced criticism for describing migrants arriving on the south coast of England as an "invasion" in a Commons debate on Monday.

Rishi Sunak Criticised For Reappointing 'Careless And Slapdash' Suella Braverman After Security Breach
Home affairs
Rishi Sunak Criticised For Reappointing "Careless And Slapdash" Suella Braverman After Security Breach
Labour has called for clarity about the nature of the security breach that led to Suella Braverman’s resignation last week after she was reappointed to her previous role as home secretary in Rishi Sunak's new cabinet.
Priti Patel’s departure is an opportunity to ditch her failed immigration policies
Home affairs
By Diane Abbott MP
Priti Patel’s departure is an opportunity to ditch her failed immigration policies
The departure of Priti Patel from the Home Office as home secretary is a good thing in itself.
Yvette Cooper Makes Labour Frontbench Comeback After Keir Starmer Reshuffles Top Team
Political parties
Yvette Cooper Makes Labour Frontbench Comeback After Keir Starmer Reshuffles Top Team
Former minister Yvette Cooper has made a comeback to Labour's frontbench as shadow Home Secretary after party leader Keir Starmer carried out a significant reshuffle to his top team.