Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp welcomed a 20% drop in net migration to 728,000 but called the figure “far, far too high.” Philp criticised Labour for suspending Conservative policies, including family visa restrictions, and pledged a "hard cap" on migration with a focus on high-skilled workers.
He also blamed successive governments for decades of policy failures, promising detailed plans to reduce numbers significantly.
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Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has called for vigilance against Chinese infiltration after reports of a suspected spy, H6, meeting former PMs Theresa May and David Cameron. Philp dismissed claims of a substantive relationship but warned of China's efforts to infiltrate universities, businesses, and government. He said that anyone with concerns about potential influence should contact security services immediately. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chris Philp says the prime minister’s ‘plan for change’ speech is a “desperate relaunch in an attempt to rescue the fortunes of a failing government”. The shadow home secretary accuses the government of breaking election promises and imposing “the biggest tax increases in recent history”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chris Philp has called for different guidelines around non-crime hate incidents. The shadow home secretary warned that officers should not be wasting time and resources by "policing thought". "I would like to see the police concentrating on actual criminality rather than policing thought and the police should only pay attention to things that are not criminal if there is a real and imminent danger and escalation of behaviour," he said.
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Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has argued that migration deals similar to those in Italy will not be effective as a deterrent. His comments follow official figures showing that over 800 migrants crossed the English Channel in the past week. Philp acknowledged that prevention deals could be a “constructive step,” but insisted they would not succeed without a proper deterrent, while defending the previous government's Rwanda deportation plan. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer poses for a photo during a visit to Norway where he unveils plans for a green energy deal. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he “welcomes” the court’s decision to uphold the Home Office’s position on the exclusion of an alleged Chinese spy.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reiterates the UK's support for Ukraine during a panel discussion of the Joint Expeditionary Force in Estonia. He says, "we will remain steadfast in our support for Ukraine". Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lucy Letby’s legal team has said the lead prosecution expert has “now changed his mind” on the cause of death of three babies, meaning her conviction should be reviewed. Lucy Letby’s Barrister, Mark McDonald, said the defence would seek permission to “take the exceptional but necessary decision to apply to reopen the appeal of Lucy Letby and immediately review all her convictions”.
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A woman has died after a triple shooting in Brent, north west London, on Saturday. The Metropolitan Police says two men were also injured during the incident, and one remains in critical condition. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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