Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer set for summit with Macron after migrant surrender
Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will conclude the French President’s state visit today with a major summit to discuss migrants, defence and the economy with a press conference this afternoon. The final day of the three-day red carpet visit comes amid widespread fury at reports Keir…
POLL: Will Keir Starmer bring in wealth tax?
POLL Sir Keir Starmer refused to rule out a wealth tax during PMQs on Wednesday (Image: PA) Sir Keir Starmer has declined to rule out a wealth tax. The Prime Minister would not deny that he will unleash a levy on the rich…
Migrant trying to make it to UK says he should be allowed as he feels ‘English’
A migrant called John has explained why he wants to come to the UK. (Image: Sky News/Getty) A migrant has said that it is his destiny to come to Britain because he has always felt English. John, 18, from South Sudan…
Asylum seekers will be told to pay for their own housing to cut Home Office hotel bills
Migrants off the French coast try to cross the Channel (Image: Getty) Some asylum seekers will be told to pay for their own accommodation as the Government attempts to close down asylum hotels, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said. And she confirmed that the UK…
I’m a fisherman – fish would be cheaper in the UK if we stopped giving our seas away to EU
Gary Allen, owner of Hatters Hotel in Skegness, explains why he decided against housing migrants (Image: Paul Marriott) A hotel owner in a much-loved seaside resort claims to have turned down a “staggering” offer to house asylum seekers. Gary Allen, owner of the…
I’m a fisherman – fish would be cheaper in the UK if we stopped giving our seas away to EU
South West fishermen say there is ‘no support from the government’ on the 12-mile limit situation (Image: Katie Oborn) A skipper has explained just how much of an injustice the handing over of fishing rights is for the industry. Speaking exclusively…
EU migrant tensions reach boiling point as 5,000 soldiers to be sent to Germany’s border
Poland is under pressure from the far-right to control migration (Image: Getty) Poland is set to deploy 5,000 troops to its border with Germany as tensions between the two continue to rise over migration. The Polish military will deploy troops to the border…
Massive petition to stop asylum seekers getting benefits smashes new milestone
Migrants are crossing the English Channel in small boats (Image: Getty) A petition to stop asylum seekers from getting benefits once they arrive in the UK has passed a new major milestone. Bob Clements set up the online document, writing: “This…
Junior doctors reveal exact strike dates in massive blow to Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer dealt fresh blow with five day strike (Image: Getty) Get the latest politics news straight to your phoneJoin us on WhatsApp Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can…
Nigel Farage declares King ‘making a mistake’ over comment about France
Nigel Farage has warned the King would be “making a mistake” if he were to suggest there are no borders between the UK and France. His Majesty is set to tell French President Emmanuel Macron at a state banquet on Tuesday night that there are “no…