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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Tory plan to cut net legal immigration is more drastic than most MPs expected

James Cleverly, the new home secretary, has surprised MPs by enacting a major clampdown on legal migration, which goes against his previous stance on controlling immigration.
The new measures overturn the post-Brexit migration system, leading to a rise in net migration to the highest ever recorded. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Watch as Cleverly speaks after arriving in Rwanda to sign new asylum treaty

James Cleverly signed a fresh treaty with Rwanda to address the stalled asylum deal with the African nation.
The UK government plans to rush through domestic legislation to assert Rwanda as a safe destination for asylum seekers. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Sunak and his useful idiots pile reset upon reset in race to oblivion | John Crace

Time is no longer linear, with the concept of past, present, and future becoming fragmented into an 11-dimensional world.
Rishi Sunak's government is characterized by frequent resets and failures, with each reset becoming faster and more frequent. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
UK news

James Cleverly mocked for forgetting Conservatives' asylum policy

James Cleverly criticized for forgetting own government's Syrian refugee policy. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Foolish' for Tory party to indulge in infighting, says James Cleverly

James Cleverly defends Rishi Sunak against calls for his replacement
Cleverly praises Sunak's efforts to reduce inflation and immigration [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Asylum base condemned by home secretary moves torture victims' into hotels

Nearly 100 asylum seekers have been moved out of RAF Wethersfield after the Home Office deemed it unsuitable for them to stay.
The former airbase has been described as an open prison camp, with reports of suicide attempts and hunger strikes from asylum seekers inside.
Priti Patel and James Cleverly have both condemned the site, with Patel calling it not fit for purpose and lacking infrastructure and amenities. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Tory rebels won't kill our Rwanda bill, James Cleverly insists

Tory rebels are unlikely to kill Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill in the new year, according to Home Secretary James Cleverly.
Cleverly insists that the Conservative party remains united, despite divisions over the deportation legislation. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Anderson 'made a real mistake' leaving Tories for Reform

Lee Anderson switched from Tories to Reform party
James Cleverley criticizes Reform and Labour for shouting from the side-lines. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

James Cleverly says politicians should not make decisions based on fear or favour' UK politics live

James Cleverly supports Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle amid criticism. Cleverly believes Hoyle has done a fantastic job compared to his predecessor.
Cleverly refrains from influencing police's operational decisions regarding controversial pro-Palestinian message projected onto Parliament. He stresses the message's offensiveness and emphasizes rejecting the eradication of Israel. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
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UK home secretary apologises over unlawful detention of Bahraini activist

Human rights activist detained unlawfully at Gatwick airport receives compensation and apology from UK government.
The activist, Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei, was stopped by UK Border Force officials after returning from a UN meeting in Switzerland. [ more ]
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