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Keir Starmer is caught in yet another trap of his own making

The prime minister’s immigration approach follows a now-familiar pattern: letting fear of a difficult argument get in the way of policy that might work, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

‘Island of strangers’ speech echoes of past discordant voices over immigration

Keir Starmer’s latest salvo over curbing migration to the UK has resurrected unsavoury ghosts from the past

The Guardian - UK

No plans to reintroduce freedom of movement or customs union, MPs told

Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says Labour will ‘deliver its manifesto’ rather than rejoining EU initiatives.

Evening Standard

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Welsh First Minister says she will not use ‘divisive language’ on immigration

Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan refused to say whether she supported the Prime Minister saying the UK risked becoming an ‘island of strangers’.

Evening Standard

MP Patrick Spencer charged with two counts of sexual assault

Tory party withdraws whip from Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP over alleged incidents at Groucho Club in London in 2023

The Guardian - UK

Peter Mandelson: 'I can't imagine Nigel Farage ever being PM'

Reform took control of seven local councils, winning hundreds of seats, in the parliamentary by-election earlier this month

Evening Standard

Cooper defends Starmer as migration speech likened to ‘rivers of blood’ language

The Home Secretary insisted the tone of the Prime Minister’s migration plan was ‘completely different’ from Enoch Powell’s 1968 anti-migration speech.

Evening Standard

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Sadiq Khan: Labour must be 'humble' and 'reflect' after local election results

Mayor reminds ministers of need to preserve ‘safety net’ amid proposed cuts to disability benefits

Evening Standard

Labour should not be stooping to Reform’s depths

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: When Keir Starmer won the general election, the expectation was that he would govern with compassion and competence. Embracing anti-migrant rhetoric will only come back to haunt him

The Independent UK

Liz Kendall to overhaul DWP’s assessment for disability benefits

Work and pensions secretary calls for groups to engage as she scraps capability assessment and overhauls Pip application

The Guardian - UK

It’s the great immigration experiment. But will Starmer test Labour to destruction?

There’s more to this policy than merely chasing Nigel Farage. But it risks driving voters towards the Lib Dems and Greens, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Bare beating: Are you breaching public transport's latest etiquette rule?

Bare beating is the latest gripe of London’s commuters

Evening Standard

How credible Labour candidates kept Reform at bay

Letters: We listened to voters’ concerns and made a point of talking about the positive contribution of immigrants to our locality, writes John Hanley. Plus a letter from Howard Spencer

The Guardian - UK

UK Labour government toughens immigration plans as far right gains support

PM Starmer’s shift to the right on immigration risks alienating Labour’s large base of left-of-centre supporters.

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The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack sworn into House of Lords as Lord Jack of Courance

ALISTER Jack has officially taken his seat in the House of Lords after being sworn in as Lord Jack of Courance.

Evening Standard

‘Fixated’ constituent jailed for making threats to kill MP

Benjamin Clarke made repeated comments about Sam Rushworth, including wanting to firebomb his house or office.

Evening Standard

Swinney: Scotland will have option of independence under my leadership

Asked whether he had put independence on the back burner, the First Minister said he had to ‘directly’ deal with Scots’ priorities this year.

Evening Standard

Who is Richard Tice? Everything we know about Reform’s deputy leader

Alongside Farage, Tice stands at the helm of the party he helped to found in 2019. But who is he?

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International Business Times

Under Pressure, UK Govt Unveils Flagship Immigration Plans

Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to "finally take back control" of Britain's borders as his government unveiled policies designed to reduce immigration and fend off rising support for the hard right.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK overtakes Tories in London as Labour slumps, shock poll finds

Exclusive survey: Lib Dems and Greens surge in London in backlash against the Government

Evening Standard

Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns to stand for election as Greens co-leaders

Carla Denyer announced she would not stand again in order to focus on her work as an MP.

The Guardian - UK

Welcome to the era of ‘hostage politics’, where Labour is apparently your only hope

First it was the Conservatives and now Reform. The only thing the government has to offer is that it’s the least worst option, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Green party must choose again between election-focused or activist leaders

Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns will be up against Zack Polanski, who is calling for ‘eco-populism’ mass movement

The Guardian - UK

Adrian Ramsay to stand for re-election as Greens co-leader with Ellie Chowns

Exclusive: Waveney Valley MP and North Hereforshire MP likely to go up against party’s deputy leader Zack Polanski

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn calls for fresh Commons vote on Winter Fuel Payment cut

The SNP have called on the Conservatives to use opposition debate time to hold a fresh vote on the UK Government’s Winter Fuel Payment cut

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