94 m. ago Motherwell and Wishaw MSP hits out at UK Government's immigration proposals

The SNP’s Clare Adamson joined calls from the care sector and other industries for Sir Keir Starmer to urgently abandon his proposed restrictions on international recruitment

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3 h. ago Police given another 36 hours to question Starmer arson suspect

Man, 21, can be held until Friday morning as detectives investigate if three incidents are linkedPolice have been given another 36 hours to question a man arrested in connection with suspected arson attacks on properties in London linked to Keir Starmer.The 21-year-old was arrested early on Tuesday at an address in Sydenham, south London, on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. Police can now hold him until Friday morning. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Nothing can ‘put right’ infected blood delay damage, minister says

More than 30,000 people in the UK were infected with viruses, including HIV and hepatitis C, after receiving contaminated blood.

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4 h. ago Police given more time to quiz arson suspect over fires at Keir Starmer

Prime Minister told Parliament the incidents were ‘an attack on all of us’

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5 h. ago Labour to pump hundreds of millions of pounds into 'left behind' areas where Reform won councils at local elections to see off Farage threat

Ministers are planning action as Sir Keir Starmer fights off a rebellion against his effort to regain the upper hand over Reform, which has made gains in many former Labour heartlands.

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5 h. ago Gaza crisis worsening says Starmer, as minister admits UK response not enough

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer was heckled by Labour MPs who urged further sanctions against Israel.

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7 h. ago Farage says Starmer ‘learning a great deal from Reform’ as PM defends immigration speech – UK politics live

Reform leader asks PM to declare a national emergency at the bordersHere is the list of MPs down to ask a question at PMQs, which starts at noon.In March Reform UK reported Rupert Lowe (at the time one of their five MPs) to the police, claiming he had threatened the party chair, Zia Yusuf, with violence. Reform UK announced the news shortly after Lowe gave a newspaper interview criticising Nigel Farage, the party leader,Following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence in relation to an allegation of threats, we have decided that no criminal charges should be brought against a sitting MP.Having considered a number of witness statements, we have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.If Farage were ever to control the vast power of the British state, I believe he would not hesitate to do to his adversaries what they have tried to do to me. With real power, I fear he would wield that immense responsibility to crush dissent - ...

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8 h. ago UK's Starmer condemns 'attack on our democracy' after fires at homes linked to him

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said arson attacks on properties linked to him represent “an attack on all of us, on democracy and the values that we stand for.”

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8 h. ago Counter terrorism police mystified over attacks targeting Keir Starmer

Counter terrorism police are mystified over the motive for the firebomb attacks targeting Sir Keir Starmer.

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8 h. ago Keir Starmer says suspected arson on properties in north London are 'attack on all of us'

Tory leader told PMQs that she was ‘horrified’ by the alleged incidents

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8 h. ago PMQs: Starmer clashes angrily with senior MP who calls out his 'island of strangers' immigration claim

The Prime Minister has been hit with a backlash including from London MPs for his controversial language

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8 h. ago Starmer says Tories are ‘dead party walking’ as Badenoch dismisses trade deals

The Opposition leader said agreements with Narendra Modi and Donald Trump’s governments are ‘tiny tariff’ deals.

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8 h. ago Anas Sarwar insists immigration must come down 'across the board' as he backs Keir Starmer's plans

The Scottish Labour leader said the UK needs a “well-managed” immigration system that controls the country’s borders.

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8 h. ago Defiant Starmer swipes that critics of his 'island of strangers' immigration crackdown are 'talking rubbish' as Labour backlash mounts... despite poll suggesting Brits agree

Keir Starmer gave short shrift to a rebuke over the his policy shift as he took PMQs this lunchtime.

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8 h. ago Starmer breaks silence on arson attack at his London home: ‘It’s an attack on democracy’

Keir Starmer has broken his silence following arson attacks on properties linked to him, calling it “an attack on democracy”.

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8 h. ago Keir Starmer breaks his silence on arson attack on family home saying it was 'an attack on democracy' as police quiz man, 21

Keir Starmer today branded arson attacks which targeted his family home and other sites linked to him as "an attack on all of us, on democracy and the values that we stand for".

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8 h. ago PMQs live: Starmer defends immigration speech as Farage claims Labour ‘learning from Reform’

Reform leader asks PM to declare a national emergency at the bordersHere is the list of MPs down to ask a question at PMQs, which starts at noon.In March Reform UK reported Rupert Lowe (at the time one of their five MPs) to the police, claiming he had threatened the party chair, Zia Yusuf, with violence. Reform UK announced the news shortly after Lowe gave a newspaper interview criticising Nigel Farage, the party leader,Following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence in relation to an allegation of threats, we have decided that no criminal charges should be brought against a sitting MP.Having considered a number of witness statements, we have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.If Farage were ever to control the vast power of the British state, I believe he would not hesitate to do to his adversaries what they have tried to do to me. With real power, I fear he would wield that immense responsibility to crush dissent - ...

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9 h. ago Keir Starmer says arson attack on his home is 'attack on all of us'

The Prime Minister said an attack on his family home in North London is 'an attack on all of us' after Kemi Badenoch said she was horrified by the incident

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9 h. ago Starmer condemns ‘attack on our democracy’ after fires at homes linked to PM

A 21-year-old was arrested at an address in Sydenham, south-east London, in the early hours of Tuesday on suspicion of arson.

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9 h. ago Watch live: Starmer faces Badenoch at PMQs after immigration crackdown backlash

Watch live as Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at PMQs on Wednesday (14 May), as he continues to face criticism for his “island of stranger speech”.

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