Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter Starmer: Reform policy is ‘racist’ and ‘immoral’ Sir Keir Starmer has labelled Reform UK’s policy of scrapping indefinite leave to remain as “racist” and “immoral”. The policy, which could effectively lead to hundreds of thousands of people who are here legally being deported from the UK, was announced by party leader Nigel...
Former MP George Galloway and his wife were stopped by counter-terrorism police at Gatwick Airport. The Workers Party of Britain (WPB) said its leader and Putri Gayatri Pertiwi, the party’s deputy chair, were detained on Saturday morning. They had reportedly returned to the UK from Moscow via Abu Dhabi. The Metropolitan Police said a man...
Matt ChorleyBBC Radio 5 Live and Joshua Nevettpolitical reporter Getty Images Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is facing a backlash from dozens of Labour MPs over suggestions he could mount a challenge to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Burnham has criticised the Labour government in a series of interviews, and says he has been...
The construction of three new towns will begin before the next general election, Labour has pledged. A taskforce has recommended 12 locations in England for development, with three areas – Tempsford in Bedfordshire, Leeds South Bank, and Crews Hill in north London – identified as the most promising sites. Housing Secretary Steve Reed is expected...
Getty Images The government has announced plans to introduce a digital ID system across the UK, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying it will ensure the country’s “borders are more secure”. The IDs will not have to be carried day-to-day, but they will be compulsory for anyone wanting to work. The government says the...
PA Media London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan would not be drawn on whether he thought Andy Burnham was planning a Labour leadership challenge Andy Burnham raised “legitimate concerns” about Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership, the mayor of London has said. Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has criticised the government in recent interviews, which have been...
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The prime minister has warned Reform UK “will tear this country apart” ahead of the Labour party conference. Arriving in Liverpool on Saturday, Sir Keir Starmer said Reform’s plans to abolish indefinite leave to remain (ILR) for legal migrants was one of “the most shocking things” Nigel Farage’s party had said. Sir Keir said the...