17 h. ago Starmer ‘completely rejects’ claims he echoed Enoch Powell in migration speech

The Prime Minister warned the UK risked becoming an ‘island of strangers’ if migration controls were not tightened.

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18 h. ago Keir Starmer doubles down on 'island of strangers' remark after Enoch Powell comparison

Keir Starmer's official spokesman said the PM rejects comparisons between his migration speech and Enoch Powell's notorious 'rivers of blood' speech after fierce criticism

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19 h. ago DWP rejects claims over three million families set to lose money under new PIP reforms

Changes to PIP and Universal Credit are due to come into force next year.

Economics

20 h. ago Home secretary grilled over Starmer’s ‘island of strangers’ immigration remark

Yvette Cooper refused four times on Tuesday to repeat Sir Keir Starmer’s “island of strangers” warning about the risks of sky-high migration into the UK.

Society

22 h. ago 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.

Events

35 h. ago Starmer defends plans to curb net migration after backlash from MPs

Prime minister’s ‘island of strangers’ speech was likened to rhetoric of Enoch PowellKeir Starmer has defended his plans to curb net migration after an angry backlash from MPs, businesses and industry to a speech in which he said the UK risked becoming an “island of strangers” without tough new policies.The rhetoric was likened by some critics to the language of Enoch Powell, and the prime minister was accused of pandering to the populist right by insisting he intended to “take back control of our borders” and end a “squalid chapter” of rising inward migration. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Starmer accused of echoing far right with ‘island of strangers’ speech

Prime minister’s immigration speech was likened by MPs to rhetoric of Enoch PowellKeir Starmer has defended his plans to curb net migration after an angry backlash from MPs, businesses and industry to a speech in which he said the UK risked becoming an “island of strangers” without tough new policies.The rhetoric was likened by some critics to the language of Enoch Powell, and the prime minister was accused of pandering to the populist right by insisting he intended to “take back control of our borders” and end a “squalid chapter” of rising inward migration. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Iran rejects claims of involvement in plot against Israeli embassy in London

Iran rejects claims of involvement in plot against Israeli embassy in London  The Hindu

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6 d. ago Luis Enrique rejects surprise Mikel Arteta claim after PSG beat Arsenal again

Paris Saint-Germain boss disagrees that Gunners were the better team in Champions League semi-final tie

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7 d. ago ‘No fear’: Rice rejects Rooney criticism and sets sights on Arsenal comeback

Pundit said Arsenal have ‘psychological fear’ of trophiesThomas Partey to play in deeper midfield role in ParisDeclan Rice has rejected Wayne Rooney’s claim that Arsenal have a “psychological fear” of winning trophies and insisted they are capable of overturning a one goal deficit against Paris Saint-Germain to reach the Champions League final.Mikel Arteta’s side were criticised by the former England forward after losing the first leg 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium last week after an early goal from Ousmane Dembélé, with Rooney stating in a role as a pundit for Amazon that Arsenal are “used to getting to a certain stage of the season and things fall away”. But having already beaten PSV Eindhoven and Real Madrid away in the knockout stages this season, Rice was adamant that they have the belief to get past PSG after their comfortable 2-0 victory against Luis Enrique’s side in the group stages back in October. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Muslim charity bids to convert pub into a mosque six months after its original plans were rejected claiming that every masjid in town is 'full'

Al-Haqq Academy applied for permission to convert the ground floor of the pub in Gravesend, Kent into an academy.

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1 week ago English local elections: Tories reject claim Reform UK main opposition after ultra

Reform score victories including their first mayoral race and taking Runcorn with six votes in byelectionLocal elections 2025: full mayoral and council results for EnglandReform win Runcorn with just six votes in blow to LabourIs Farage’s quest to rid Reform of ‘amateurism’ paying off?Reform UK has won three of the first five wards declared at Northumberland County Council, with Labour and the Conservatives picking up one each, PA reports.There are 67 seats on the council, with the Conservatives defending 33, Labour 18, the Liberal Democrats four and Greens two, while there were 10 independent councillors. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Chris Eubank Jr says he needed eye surgery after ‘headbutt’ by Benn

Boxer spent two nights in hospital after points victoryPotential fight with Saul ‘Canelo’ Álvarez mentionedChris Eubank Jr says he underwent eye surgery after his gruelling points victory over bitter rival Conor Benn after being “headbutted”.Eubank Jr spent two nights in hospital after his victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening, with his promoter Ben Shalom rejecting Benn’s claims the 35-year-old had suffered a broken jaw. Shalom said Eubank Jr had gone to hospital for “precautionary checks”, but the fighter has now revealed he had surgery on a damaged eye. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Chris Eubank Jr says he needed surgery after ‘headbutt’ by Conor Benn

Boxer spent two nights in hospital after points victoryPotential fight with Saul ‘Canelo’ Álvarez mentionedChris Eubank Jr says he underwent surgery after his gruelling points victory over bitter rival Conor Benn after being “headbutted”.Eubank Jr spent two nights in hospital after his victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening, with his promoter Ben Shalom rejecting Benn’s claims the 35-year-old had suffered a broken jaw. Shalom said Eubank Jr had gone to hospital for “precautionary checks”, but the fighter has now revealed he had surgery on a damaged eye. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Number 10 rejects Blair’s claim of ‘hysteria’ in net zero debate

Sir Keir Starmer disagrees with the former Labour leader about the tone of global discussions about net zero, Number 10 indicated.

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1 week ago No 10 rejects Blair’s claim of ‘hysteria’ in net zero debate

Sir Keir Starmer disagrees with the former Labour leader about the tone of global discussions about net zero, Number 10 indicated.

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2 w. ago No 10 rejects ‘unfounded claims’ that renewables were behind power cuts in Spain

Widespread power cuts brought Spain and Portugal to a standstill on Monday.

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2 w. ago My house was flooded after a pipe burst. This is the shocking reason why my insurer refused to pay out... what can I do? DEAN DUNHAM replies

My insurance claim after my house flooded has been rejected. What are my rights? Consumer champion Dean Dunham gives his advice.

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2 w. ago Brendan Rodgers plunged into 'dodgy' Celtic situation claims Rangers hero as he rejects manager's own stance

The boss is approaching the final year of his Parkhead contract after winning back-to-back Premiership titles

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2 w. ago Kneecap break silence with apology to families of Jo Cox and Sir David Amess

Irish rap Trio Keeecap have spoken out after Sir Keir Starmer said their comments about 'killing your local MP' were "completely unacceptable"

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