Rapid review of extremism announced - as Yvette Cooper accuses Southport rioters of 'hijacking grief'

Home Secretary announces major policing overhaul

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced additional funding to the police force, as she set out plans to overhaul the work of forces in England and Wales. In a speech on Tuesday, Ms Cooper said "direct central government funding" for policing will increase by over half a billion pounds by next year. She also announced a new body which will organise specialist functions such as forensics, IT, and use of drones. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM meets law enforcement agencies at Interpol assembly

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper meet with members of law enforcement agencies on the first day of the Interpol General Assembly. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Govt announces £150m funding to tackle smuggling gangs

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces £150 million to tackle people smuggling gangs, with the funding being used to hire additional investigation officers and invest in surveillance and data analysis technology. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Home Secretary launches furious tirade against summer riots

The home secretary lashed out at the summer rioters during a speech at the Labour conference in Liverpool. Yvette Cooper condemned the riots which took place following the Southport stabbings which claimed the lives of three children. "Don't anyone tell me that was protest. It was arson, it was racism, it was thuggery, it was crime," she said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn