UK ministers Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood apologized for "ribbing" about the early release of prisoners on camera, drawing strong condemnation from victims' groups and commissioners who warn the scheme endangers abuse survivors.
Andy Burnham, the incoming Prime Minister, surprised many by appointing John Healey as Chancellor, despite intense lobbying for other candidates like Ed Miliband, Shabana Mahmood, and Rachel Reeves. Healey's selection signals a focus on borrowing rules, re-industrialisation, devolution, and increased defence spending, potentially through "defence bonds."
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Secretary's decision to reduce protections for potential trafficking victims, to facilitate the 'one in one out' asylum returns deal with France, was unlawful. The ruling impacts asylum seekers arriving by small boat.
The UK government plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act to deport Shabir Ahmed, ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang. Ahmed, who served 14 years for child rape, is exempt from deportation due to pre-1973 residency. Pakistan refuses to take him back, citing renounced citizenship, though the UK disputes this.
The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has pledged to address the "fundamental failures" identified by the Southport Inquiry into the 2024 killing of three young girls by Axel Rudakubana. The inquiry chairman, Sir Adrian Fulford, highlighted a lack of ownership by public bodies regarding the killer's risk.
Downing Street accepted all recommendations from an inquiry finding the July 2024 Southport killings of three girls by Axel Rudakubana could have been prevented due to "fundamental failings" by public agencies, including a lack of information sharing and responsibility.
A public rift between UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Migration Minister Mike Tapp has intensified after Mahmood called for Tapp to be sacked. Tapp wrote an opinion piece in The Times advocating for easier permanent settlement for migrant care workers, a policy Mahmood was reportedly unaware of and which a source claims was an attempt to secure a role in a new administration. Tapp's subsequent remarks on social media, including references to his past military service, were interpreted by some as a threat to leak sensitive documents, further escalating the conflict.
Immigration minister Mike Tapp will not be sacked by Sir Keir Starmer despite a request from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Tapp wrote an unauthorised article in The Times arguing for care workers to be exempt from visa rule changes, breaching collective responsibility. Downing Street stated only the PM can determine Ministerial Code breaches, though Tapp was reminded of his obligations.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will introduce a new immigration bill next week, aiming to speed up the opening of safe and legal routes for thousands of refugees to the UK, while also imposing new limits on human rights and modern slavery claims. The bill faces opposition from some Labour MPs and charities concerned about its restrictive measures.
Veteran Labour peer Alf Dubs has called for Andy Burnham's incoming administration to remove Shabana Mahmood from the Home Office, criticizing her "performative cruelty" asylum policies. Dubs advocates for a compassionate approach, adherence to human rights, and reconsideration of proposed changes to indefinite leave to remain.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is restricting Immigration Minister Mike Tapp's access to government documents following an unauthorized newspaper column on Home Office policy. Mahmood requested Tapp's dismissal, citing a breach of collective responsibility, but the Prime Minister is still considering the matter.
UK Migration Minister Mike Tapp faces denial of access to sensitive documents and calls for his sacking from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood after publishing an unauthorized article on care worker immigration rules, sparking a public row over collective responsibility.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood demanded the sacking of junior migration minister Mike Tapp for an unauthorized Times article advocating care worker immigration exemptions, sparking a public row and defiance from Tapp, who refused to be intimidated.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood clashes with PM Sir Keir Starmer over Immigration Minister Mike Tapp's public criticism of visa rule changes. Mahmood wants Tapp sacked for breaching ministerial code, but Downing Street insists he remains in post.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood demands the sacking of junior minister Mike Tapp for breaching the ministerial code by publishing an unauthorized article advocating for care worker immigration exemptions. Downing Street has not yet acted, fueling tensions within Labour ahead of a potential new administration.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's controversial immigration and asylum bill, set to be presented to MPs next Tuesday, proposes increased forced removals, stringent age checks for child asylum seekers, and limits on human rights applications. The legislation faces opposition from some Labour, Lib Dem, and independent MPs, with refugee charities expressing significant concerns.
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, citing pressure and the need for new leadership ahead of the next general election. Andy Burnham is the likely successor, expected to take office without a contest within weeks.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as British Prime Minister, citing pressure from within the Labour party. Andy Burnham is now the likely successor, expected to take office without a contest. Burnham's policy agenda, including potential economic shifts and cabinet appointments, is beginning to take shape.
O primeiro-ministro do Reino Unido, Keir Starmer, anunciou sua renúncia. A escolha de seu substituto ocorrerá a partir de 9 de julho, com o Parlamento retornando em setembro. Andy Burnham e Wes Streeting são cotados para o cargo.
X has repeatedly refused to remove dozens of social media posts containing racist abuse against UK politicians, including Kemi Badenoch and Shabana Mahmood. Researchers found X only acts when posts are reported as illegal under the UK's Online Safety Act, often restricting visibility only within the UK.
Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has urged the UK Home Secretary to legislate, forcing phone companies to make stolen devices unusable. London sees 200-300 phone thefts daily, with criminals selling devices globally. Apple's new safeguards are reducing reactivation rates, but wider action is sought.
Henry Nowak, 18, morreu esfaqueado em Southampton após polícia não responder adequadamente aos seus apelos. O agressor, Vickrum Digwa, alegou falsamente ter sido vítima de racismo, o que gerou polêmica política e manifestações violentas.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has indicated he would prioritize transforming the UK's social care system if he became Prime Minister, criticizing Westminster's reluctance to address difficult policy issues. He proposes accelerating the Casey review and exploring funding mechanisms like a 'care levy' to address the crisis.
Vickrum Digwa foi condenado à prisão perpétua por esfaquear Henry Nowak em Southampton. O caso gerou tensões raciais e críticas à polícia, com alegações de racismo e protestos.
