Politics
Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least five as ship comes under attack in Gulf
The war has killed more than 34,000 Palestinians, according to local health officials, around two-thirds of them children and women.
Campaigners call for asylum laws to be repealed to avoid ‘catastrophe’
The Refugee Council claimed 115,575 asylum seekers could be stranded in a “permanent limbo” by the end of 2024.
Politicians ‘must be put on the spot’ on social care during election campaign
Public satisfaction with social care services dropped to a new low last year, according to a survey.
Rwanda scheme spending ‘absolutely worth it’, says Cleverly
Home Secretary James Cleverly has been defending the Government’s plans during a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa.
Cameron denies suggesting Brexit to blame for no asylum returns deal with France
The Foreign Secretary defended the controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda as ‘the right one’.
UK needs to see Israeli plan for Rafah offensive, Lord Cameron says
The Foreign Secretary held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week.
Angela Rayner aims ‘pint-sized loser’ jibe at Rishi Sunak during PMQs
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden countered the criticism by mocking the Labour deputy over her housing arrangements.
Sunak defends plan to ‘prioritise defence’ as he declines to rule out other cuts
The Prime Minister said it’s ‘right’ to spend more on defence in ‘dangerous’ world.
Campaigners get green light to bring High Court challenge against XL bully ban
The Government is facing accusations that its recently introduced ban on the large bulldog-type American breed is unlawful.