Kemi Badenoch has pledged to deport up to 150,000 people a year under a “secure UK borders” plan, featuring a US‑style removal force alongside tougher enforcement to speed removals and deter small-boat crossings.
Senior figures in government are urging the Chancellor to relax fiscal constraints and increase public spending, as discontent grows within the party ahead of the Labour conference.
The PM is set to officially recognise Palestine and introduce stronger measures against Hamas, aiming to balance international expectations while taking a tougher stance on terrorism.
The PM approved Mandelson’s appointment despite minimal vetting, relying on a scant dossier and cursory questioning.
The PM has ordered the new Home Secretary to close asylum hotels and relocate migrants into army barracks on former military sites, while expanding returns deals to speed up removals.
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to push for maximum extraction of oil and gas from the North Sea, marking a significant shift away from previous net zero commitments.
Donald Trump has proposed offering security guarantees to Kyiv in exchange for the surrender of Donetsk, sparking criticism from Western allies concerned about rewarding aggression and undermining international security principles.
More than 300 protesters have been arrested in Westminster after a rally voicing support for Palestine, with some individuals reportedly facing charges under terrorism legislation.
Kemi Badenoch has criticised the Labour Party for not learning from the mistakes of Liz Truss, accusing them of driving the country towards a debt spiral.
