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What impact could Gaza war have on local elections in UK

Labour's stance on Israel's war in Gaza may have impacted local elections despite projected seat gains. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

5 hours ago

Rishi Sunak argues he can still win general election despite council seat losses

Rishi Sunak remains confident in the face of possible losses during local elections, focusing on specific wins and aiming for victory in the general election. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

12 hours ago

No solace' for Rishi Sunak amid brutal local election losses, John Curtice warns

Conservatives faced losses in local elections, with Reform UK outperforming in many council seats. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Tory support now lower than when Liz Truss was leader

Conservative party support at 18%, below previous levels despite recent government announcements. [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

6 hours ago

UK has begun mass arrests of potential Rwanda deportees: What's next?

The UK Home Office has lost contact with over half of the individuals earmarked for deportation to Rwanda. [ more ]

Washington Post

6 hours ago

U.K. local election results could spell doom for Conservative Party

Labour Party wins big in local elections, signaling desire for change [ more ]

BBC News

5 hours ago

Reform UK becoming real opposition to Labour, says Richard Tice

Reform UK sees itself as the emerging opposition party, positioning against Labour and claiming Tories' decline. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

7 hours ago

Tories in a very tough situation' after election losses, party chair admits

Conservative party acknowledges tough situation post-election results. [ more ]

BBC News

7 hours ago

Reform UK: We're the real opposition to Labour

Reform UK party leader Richard Tice told the BBC that his party is becoming the "real opposition to the Labour Party" in parts of England and Wales.

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Irish Independent

16 hours ago

UK-Ireland migration row deepens as Tories signal offer to allow Ireland join Rwanda scheme

Government officials dismissed Downing Street briefing as 'spin'. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Tanaiste launches attack on 'right-wing Tory press' with side-swipe at Boris Johnson in asylum row

Government's handling of migration criticized as chaotic by opposition, highlighting communication shortcomings. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

6 days ago

Meet the migrants who say the Rwanda bill won't deter them from crossing the Channel

James, a refugee from South Sudan, aspires to continue his education in the UK despite risks and challenges. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

19 hours ago

Rishi Sunak faces make-or-break local elections as armageddon' looms

Rishi Sunak faces potential downfall amid poor poll results and local election outcomes. [ more ]

Irish Independent

23 hours ago

Nigerian asylum-seekers face being deported back home due to migrant row with UK, Helen McEntee tells Cabinet

High Court ruling may result in international applicants from the UK being sent back to their country of origin. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

French police forcing migrants into Channel crossings in record number

Migrants are pushed to attempt channel crossings due to aggressive actions by French police funded by Britain, facing destruction of camps and increased risks of dangerous journeys. [ more ]

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The WAEVE (Graham Coxon & Rose Elinor Dougall) share new single "City Lights"

The WAEVE releases new music 'City Lights', showcasing Graham Coxon's saxophone skills. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Helen McEntee was warned two years ago that Rwanda plan would make Ireland an 'attractive alternative' to migrants

UK migration policy may influence Ireland's deportation landscape, potentially making Ireland an appealing alternative for migrants. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK economic forecast downgraded for next two years and growth will be sluggish'

UK economy forecasted for sluggish growth behind G7 peers, lowest expansion in G7 apart from Germany, with challenges in inflation and interest rates. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Labour concern grows over donations to Vaughan Gething's campaign in Wales

Growing concern within Labour over Welsh first minister's questionable donation, risking authority and trust, sparking calls for investigation and potential electoral consequences. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Home Office acting too slowly to bring Afghans to UK, argue MPs and Lords

MPs and Lords call on Home Office to expedite assistance for Afghan families. [ more ]

BBC News

Gordon Brown: Police should investigate News UK phone hacking 'cover up'

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown calls for police investigation into News UK's alleged cover-up of phone hacking evidence. [ more ]

BBC News

Belarus firm accused of bypassing UK sanctions

Belarusian company accused of bypassing UK sanctions, undercutting British firms, prompting investigation. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Tory mayor warns Sunak: voters will back me but not you

Ben Houchen criticizes the state of the Conservative Party under Rishi Sunak amid local elections. [ more ]

Mail Online

April was the sixth wettest on RECORD in Britain, Met Office reveals

April 2021 was the sixth wettest since records dating to 1836. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Sunak accuses Irish of cherry picking' agreements as he steps up asylum seeker row

Rishi Sunak clashes with Ireland over asylum seekers' return, emphasizing the importance of honoring international agreements and ensuring no disruption at the border. [ more ]

www.dw.com

UK sends voluntary asylum-seeker to Rwanda: reports DW 05/01/2024

The UK government has begun sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda under a voluntary scheme to deter irregular migration. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Taoiseach claims UK government confirms 'operating agreement' for return of asylum seekers

Asylum seekers' return agreements between Ireland and UK are under scrutiny post-Brexit, raising legal obligations and emergency laws including redeployment of 100 gardaí. [ more ]

NewsChain

Asylum seekers not reporting to Home Office 'will be found', vows minister

Asylum seekers earmarked for deportation to Rwanda who have stopped reporting will be located for detention, facing consequences for non-compliance. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Asylum seekers in UK should have right to work after six months, MPs say

Asylum seekers should be given right to work after six months and greater access to public services. [ more ]

NewsChain

Thousands of migrants eligible for Rwanda scheme not reporting to Home Office

Thousands of asylum seekers marked for deportation to Rwanda have lost contact with the Home Office. [ more ]

ITV News

Thousands of migrants eligible for Rwanda scheme not reporting to Home Office | ITV News

Thousands of asylum seekers earmarked for deportation to Rwanda have lost contact with the Home Office, leading to delays. [ more ]

BBC News

PM: UK won't accept returns of migrants from Ireland

DUP MP Carla Lockhart used her question at PMQs to ask about the Irish border.

Irish Independent

Justice department refuses to publish migrant deal as UK casts doubt on whether it contains any legal obligations

Ireland and the UK are in a diplomatic row over asylum-seekers' return obligations. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Jacob Rees-Mogg hails 'golden opportunity' to send all illegal migrants in UK to the border as he mocks 'pious Irish government'

It comes amid tensions between the the UK Government and the Republic over claims that large numbers of asylum seekers are crossing the border to avoid being deported to the African state.

Irish Independent

Justice department refuses to publish migrant deal as UK casts doubt on whether it contains any legal obligations

Agreements between countries should be honored. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

How will success and failure unfold in the local elections?

Interpreting local election results requires nuance to understand national trends and potential shifts. [ more ]

euronews

British PM: UK will not accept return of asylum seekers from Ireland

Both UK and Ireland are facing challenges with asylum seekers crossing borders, highlighting the need for collaboration and resolution. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Taoiseach claims UK government confirms 'operating agreement' for return of asylum seekers

UK refuses to accept asylum seekers from Ireland, despite agreements post-Brexit.

Emergency laws passed to override High Court ruling on UK as a 'safe country' for returns. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Sinn Fein slams Government's 'incompetence' on immigration as Taoiseach denies coalition conflict

Sinn Féin President criticizes Government's handling of influx of asylum seekers. [ more ]

Consequence

Squeeze and Boy George announce 2024 co-headlining tour

Get ready for Squeeze and Boy George's 2024 co-headlining tour across the United States this summer. [ more ]

BBC News

England cricketer Monty Panesar to stand for George Galloway's party

Monty Panesar is a general election candidate for George Galloway's Workers Party of Britain, aiming to represent the working class and reduce the gap between the rich and poor. [ more ]

Irish Independent

UK says it has 'no legal obligation' to accept asylum seekers from Ireland and will not do so as row deepens

UK Justice Minister introduced a law to override the ruling prohibiting the return of asylum seekers to the UK. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Gardai to be deployed to border with Northern Ireland amid row with UK over asylum seekers

Rishi Sunak stands firm against Ireland sending asylum seekers to the UK, creating a diplomatic issue between the countries. [ more ]

Irish Independent

UK says it has 'no legal obligation' to accept asylum seekers from Ireland and will not do so as row deepens

Rishi Sunak says he is 'not interested' in taking back asylum-seekers Thousands eligible for UK's Rwanda scheme have lost contact with government there 100 gardaí will be redeployed from desk duties to frontline roles Justice Minister brings law to Cabinet to override Irish High Court ruling that means UK cannot be considered 'safe country' for return of applicants

www.independent.co.uk

Women constitute only a third of local election candidates in England

Women make up only a third of local election candidates in England. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Helen McEntee pushing ahead with new laws to deport migrants to UK amid Rishi Sunak row

The UK and Ireland are in a diplomatic spat over immigration policies, with Ms. McEntee facing pressure and accusations of unsupported claims. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Helen McEntee pushing ahead with new laws to deport migrants to UK amid Rishi Sunak row

Ireland and the UK are in a diplomatic spat over immigration policies, including the designation of the UK as a 'safe' country for faster processing and potential deportation. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Tanaiste says 80pc figure for migrants crossing border 'not based on evidence' after UK PM slaps down returns deal with Ireland

Government faces scrutiny over asylum seeker statistics. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

British and Irish officials meet as tensions rise over what to do with asylum seekers

Tensions rise as Ireland proposes returning asylum seekers to the UK amidst increasing numbers crossing into Ireland from the UK. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

UK will not accept return of asylum seekers from Ireland, Rishi Sunak says

UK rejects asylum seekers return from Ireland and Rwanda plan continues despite Irish concerns. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Sunak not interested' in asylum seeker return scheme with Ireland

UK government refusing asylum seekers through Ireland due to EU policy issues. [ more ]

www.independent.ie

Rishi Sunak not interested' in migrant returns deal with Ireland; Dublin defiant on plans to send asylum seekers back to UK

Irish Government remains defiant in sending back asylum seekers. [ more ]

Irish Independent

UK PM Rishi Sunak 'not interested' in deal with Ireland on returning asylum seekers as migration row with UK deepens

Justice Minister cancels UK trip after UK home secretary's meeting cancellation raises concerns over Northern Ireland asylum-seekers. [ more ]

Independent

John Downing: Brexit fallout and a tangle of elections - how Ireland and the UK ended up in migration row

As political tangles go, this one could hardly be more intractable, nor could it have come at a trickier time.

Irish Independent

British home secretary pulls out of meeting with Helen McEntee amid brewing row with EU over immigration

The UK and EU are at odds over immigration policies regarding returning asylum seekers from Ireland back to the UK. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Helen McEntee pulls out of London conference as migration row with UK deepens

Minister McEntee faces UK counterpart cancellation amid refugee influx discussion. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Diplomatic row erupts as Britain rejects bid by Ireland to return migrants to UK

UK rejects Ireland's attempt to return asylum seekers, citing double standards in EU migrant policies. [ more ]

euronews

5 days ago

Ireland seeks emergency law to return asylum seekers back to UK

Ireland seeks emergency law to return asylum seekers to the UK amidst concerns of increased arrivals through Northern Ireland due to Sunak's Rwanda deterrence plan. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

5 days ago

Ireland plans to send asylum seekers back to UK under emergency law

Ireland plans to return asylum seekers to the UK under emergency laws to tackle influx via Northern Ireland. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Huge disappointment' as UK delays bottle deposit plan and excludes glass

The UK deposit return scheme for recycling drinks bottles has been delayed to 2027, disappointing campaigners, with glass bottles excluded due to industry concerns. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

5 days ago

Tories losing Houchen and Street would set vultures circling', Rishi Sunak warned

Rishi Sunak's leadership at stake in upcoming mayoral elections. [ more ]

Irish Independent

6 days ago

Rishi Sunak says claims Rwanda plan is causing an influx of migrants into Ireland shows 'deterrent' is working

"The deterrent is ... already having an impact because people are worried about coming here," the British Prime Minister said.

www.independent.co.uk

Mapped: Worst areas for knife crime in the UK as incidents rise across country

Knife offenses increased by 7% in 2023, with a notable rise in robberies involving knives. Shoplifting hit a 20-year high with 37% increase. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

New EU referendum could take place within 16 years, poling guru John Curtice says

Shifting generational attitudes towards the EU could result in another referendum on British membership by the year 2040, polling expert professor John Curtice has predicted.

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