Projectiles were hurled and street fires were started during early-morning clashes between riot police and migrants in northern France. A group was seen hurling rocks at the cops early on Friday, while flames burned on the road close to a Gravelines park, according to dramatic photos and video. According to reports, the altercation started whenContinue reading “Northern France Migrant Clashes: Fires And Rocks Thrown At Riot Cops”
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The French Promise To Intercept Small Boats
French authorities have finally vowed to intercept small boats in Channel waters as figures show migrants reached Britain every four-and-a-half minutes last week. A new ‘maritime doctrine’ set to come into operation next month permits French police officers to block dinghy departures within 300 yards of the shoreline. Presently, they are barred from intercepting anyContinue reading “The French Promise To Intercept Small Boats”
Can I See Your BritCard?
To crack down on illegal immigration, Downing Street is considering using an identification card app. Senior No 10 figures are said to be examining proposals for a new BritCard which would display a person’s right to live, work and rent in the UK. Several cabinet members, including technology secretary Peter Kyle and cabinet office ministerContinue reading “Can I See Your BritCard?”
Keir Starmer Arson Suspect, 26, Arrested At Luton Airport
A second guy has been taken into custody by police about three arson attacks that targeted the prime minister. The 26-year-old was arrested around 1.45 pm on Saturday at London Luton Airport on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit counterterrorism police made the arrest. The guyContinue reading “Keir Starmer Arson Suspect, 26, Arrested At Luton Airport”
DWP To Cut PIP And Other Welfare Payments
Many nationwide will be alarmed by the Labour government’s announcement that it would be slashing billions of pounds from the nation’s welfare bill. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will speak in the House of Commons and is expected to confirm a huge package of cuts to welfare. This is despite growing unrest from Labour MPsContinue reading “DWP To Cut PIP And Other Welfare Payments”
Welfare Claimants To Be Given ‘Right To Try’ Work Without Risk Of Losing Their Benefits
Labour’s reform of the system will allow welfare recipients to attempt employment without fear of losing their benefits. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is expected to announce legislation to introduce a ‘right to try guarantee’ for those on health-related benefits. This will prevent people from having their entitlements automatically re-assessed if they enter employment.Continue reading “Welfare Claimants To Be Given ‘Right To Try’ Work Without Risk Of Losing Their Benefits”
How Much Did Starmer’s Voice Coach Cost?
Sir Keir Starmer must ‘come clean’ over who paid for his voice coaching, MPs have said. The Prime Minister received five years of voice coaching from Leonie Mellinger, a former Royal Shakespeare Company actress – including in-person meetings during the COVID lockdown. Now Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden has written to Sir Keir asking for transparency overContinue reading “How Much Did Starmer’s Voice Coach Cost?”
April Council Tax Hike: How Much?
Following Keir Starmer’s announcement that the cap will be 5 percent, families are preparing for further shocking increases in council taxes next year. After Downing Street confirmed the ceiling, local governments would have the authority to raise prices by almost three times the existing inflation rate. The average Band D property in England might riseContinue reading “April Council Tax Hike: How Much?”
Yesterday, 500 Migrants Crossed The Channel Illegally
This weekend, hundreds more migrants who had entered the English Channel illegally in tiny boats were brought ashore. According to official Home Office numbers, 492 asylum seekers arrived in Britain yesterday. This comes despite warnings that people traffickers will continue to take advantage of the calm summer seas to send more people our way. AContinue reading “Yesterday, 500 Migrants Crossed The Channel Illegally”
Keir Starmer Strikes A Friendly Tone But Hints At Tax Raids And Softer Prisons
Keir Starmer warned of ‘tough decisions’ looming and tried to stop people from calling him ‘PM’ today as he kicked off his Red Revolution. At his first press conference in Downing Street, the Labour leader said questioners could call him ‘Keir’ as he acknowledged that his government will be ‘judged on actions, not on words’. HeContinue reading “Keir Starmer Strikes A Friendly Tone But Hints At Tax Raids And Softer Prisons”