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Is the government meeting its pledges on illegal immigration and asylum?

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EU fisherman issue 6 word boast after Keir Starmer Brexit surrender

EU fisherman issue 6 word boast after Keir Starmer Brexit surrender

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Keir Starmer's too busy betraying Brexit and prancing round globe to protect UK

Keir Starmer's too busy betraying Brexit and prancing round globe to protect UK

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AI Melania: First lady embarks on 'new frontier' in publishing with audiobook of memoir

AI Melania: First lady embarks on 'new frontier' in publishing with audiobook of memoir

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Mike Johnson, Donald Trump get ‘big, 'beautiful’ win as budget passes House

Mike Johnson, Donald Trump get ‘big, 'beautiful’ win as budget passes House

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Mom of girl allegedly killed by illegals says wildlife refuge renaming 'means the world' to family

Mom of girl allegedly killed by illegals says wildlife refuge renaming 'means the world' to family

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20 Scottish mums start hunger strike in protest against Israel's actions in Gaza

20 Scottish mums start hunger strike in protest against Israel's actions in Gaza

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The shocking number of migrants still moving to Britain revealed in major update

The shocking number of migrants still moving to Britain revealed in major update

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Number of migrants living in taxpayer-funded hotels revealed in latest update

Number of migrants living in taxpayer-funded hotels revealed in latest update

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POLL: Should Keir Starmer sack Rachel Reeves after winter fuel cuts U-turn?

POLL: Should Keir Starmer sack Rachel Reeves after winter fuel cuts U-turn?

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Keir Starmer has caved to the mob by suspending key trade negotiations

Keir Starmer has caved to the mob by suspending key trade negotiations

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Southport survivor Leanne Lucas makes heartfelt plea for this one simple change

Southport survivor Leanne Lucas makes heartfelt plea for this one simple change

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Keir Starmer drops two massive clue Labour are panicking about Reform UK

Keir Starmer drops two massive clue Labour are panicking about Reform UK

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Donald Trump’s tariffs set to blow UK economy off course — despite faster than expected growth

Donald Trump’s tariffs set to blow UK economy off course — despite faster than expected growth

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Nearly 1 million kids referred for mental health help last year

Nearly 1 million kids referred for mental health help last year

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PM’s Brexit betrayal ‘will open door’ to millions MORE migrants as EU make ‘youth’ visa demands

PM’s Brexit betrayal ‘will open door’ to millions MORE migrants as EU make ‘youth’ visa demands

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Eight bosses could face JAIL as almost all of England’s water companies probed for sewage spills

Eight bosses could face JAIL as almost all of England’s water companies probed for sewage spills

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Keir Starmer refuses to rule out MORE tax hikes as Rayner pushes for pensions raid in leaked memo to Reeves

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out MORE tax hikes as Rayner pushes for pensions raid in leaked memo to Reeves

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Paedophiles and other sex criminals will be castrated in tough new crackdown to dull their twisted sexual urges

Paedophiles and other sex criminals will be castrated in tough new crackdown to dull their twisted sexual urges

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Bizarre moment Trump plays ‘white genocide’ video as he schools President Ramaphosa in fiery White House meeting

Bizarre moment Trump plays ‘white genocide’ video as he schools President Ramaphosa in fiery White House meeting

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Fury as Dunkirk Little Ships flotilla forced to change course in Channel to avoid migrant boat

Fury as Dunkirk Little Ships flotilla forced to change course in Channel to avoid migrant boat

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Ireland’s deputy premier accuses Israel of ‘genocidal activity’ in Gaza

Evening Standard

Ireland’s deputy premier accuses Israel of ‘genocidal activity’ in Gaza

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Court puts last-minute block on signing of Chagos Islands deal

Evening Standard

Court puts last-minute block on signing of Chagos Islands deal

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Chemical castration of sex offenders ‘worthwhile’ exploring – review chairman

Evening Standard

Chemical castration of sex offenders ‘worthwhile’ exploring – review chairman

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Downturn across UK firms stretches into May despite tariffs respite

Evening Standard

Downturn across UK firms stretches into May despite tariffs respite

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Lammy condemns ‘appalling’ killing of Israeli embassy staff in Washington

Evening Standard

Lammy condemns ‘appalling’ killing of Israeli embassy staff in Washington

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UK immigration halves as fewer foreign workers and students issued visas

Evening Standard

UK immigration halves as fewer foreign workers and students issued visas

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Net migration in UK falls by half in boost to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Net migration in UK falls by half in boost to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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Net migration halves in UK, new data shows

Net migration halves in UK, new data shows

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Net migration LIVE: Keir Starmer bracing for crunch figures on immigration

Net migration LIVE: Keir Starmer bracing for crunch figures on immigration

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Nightmare for Keir Starmer as Chagos deal talks blocked by High Court

Nightmare for Keir Starmer as Chagos deal talks blocked by High Court

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Rachel Reeves ridiculed after Government spend up saw highest borrowing surge in 5 years

Rachel Reeves ridiculed after Government spend up saw highest borrowing surge in 5 years

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Migrant who begged for time to ‘make up reason’ to stay in UK won’t be deported

Migrant who begged for time to ‘make up reason’ to stay in UK won’t be deported

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WATCH: Rubio on Dems saying they regret voting for him: 'Confirmation I'm doing a good job'

WATCH: Rubio on Dems saying they regret voting for him: 'Confirmation I'm doing a good job'

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Pressure on Chancellor after Government borrowing jumps to £20.2bn

Evening Standard

Pressure on Chancellor after Government borrowing jumps to £20.2bn

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Starmer's controversial Chagos Islands deal blocked by 11th-hour High Court injunction

Evening Standard

Starmer's controversial Chagos Islands deal blocked by 11th-hour High Court injunction

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Court halts conclusion of Chagos Islands deal with injunction

Evening Standard

Court halts conclusion of Chagos Islands deal with injunction

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Judge temporarily bans UK from completing deal to hand over Chagos Islands

Judge temporarily bans UK from completing deal to hand over Chagos Islands

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'Chancellor Gordon Brown' returns

'Chancellor Gordon Brown' returns

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Keir Starmer slapped with temporary ban on Chagos deal - hours before signing

Keir Starmer slapped with temporary ban on Chagos deal - hours before signing

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Millions made available to regenerate derelict sites across Scotland

Millions made available to regenerate derelict sites across Scotland

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Mental health cuts to Scottish Government budget creating 'perfect storm', warns body

Mental health cuts to Scottish Government budget creating 'perfect storm', warns body

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Teenage girl who died of cancer had urgent referral downgraded due to her age

Teenage girl who died of cancer had urgent referral downgraded due to her age

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Justice Department moves to free Louisville, Minneapolis police from BLM-related monitoring

washington times

Justice Department moves to free Louisville, Minneapolis police from BLM-related monitoring

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Trump's 'beautiful' bill spans more than 1,000 pages. Here's what's inside it

washington times

Trump's 'beautiful' bill spans more than 1,000 pages. Here's what's inside it

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Trump's firing of feds' civil liberties watchdog was illegal, judge rules

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Trump's firing of feds' civil liberties watchdog was illegal, judge rules

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Rubio tells lawmakers that U.S. foreign policy should benefit America first

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Rubio tells lawmakers that U.S. foreign policy should benefit America first

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House Republicans push to block states' new AI regulations

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House Republicans push to block states' new AI regulations

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White House meeting disquiets Ramaphosa when Trump emphasizes disputed 'genocide' reports

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White House meeting disquiets Ramaphosa when Trump emphasizes disputed 'genocide' reports

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House GOP leaders forge on with plans for late Wednesday or early Thursday vote on Trump agenda bill

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House GOP leaders forge on with plans for late Wednesday or early Thursday vote on Trump agenda bill

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House Republicans tweak 'big, beautiful bill' ahead of floor vote

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House Republicans tweak 'big, beautiful bill' ahead of floor vote

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A look at South Sudan, where the U.S. is accused of quietly sending migrants

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A look at South Sudan, where the U.S. is accused of quietly sending migrants

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon vows to abide by the law in push to dismantle department

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon vows to abide by the law in push to dismantle department

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Trump puts evidence of 'White genocide' in front of South African leader

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Trump puts evidence of 'White genocide' in front of South African leader

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Debt hawks spar with blue-state Republicans over tentative SALT deal

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Debt hawks spar with blue-state Republicans over tentative SALT deal

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Trump asks Supreme Court to shut down 'intrusive' probe of DOGE

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Trump asks Supreme Court to shut down 'intrusive' probe of DOGE

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Judge orders Trump administration to continue 'DEI' grant for school desegregation aid

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Judge orders Trump administration to continue 'DEI' grant for school desegregation aid

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Nancy Mace wants to expel Lamonica McIver from Congress over antics at ICE detention center

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Nancy Mace wants to expel Lamonica McIver from Congress over antics at ICE detention center

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Judge threatens DHS with 'criminal obstruction' after illegal immigrants deported to South Sudan

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Judge threatens DHS with 'criminal obstruction' after illegal immigrants deported to South Sudan

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House Freedom Caucus pushes GOP leaders to delay vote on Trump agenda

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House Freedom Caucus pushes GOP leaders to delay vote on Trump agenda

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Trump says Biden's handlers used autopen to betray the U.S.

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Trump says Biden's handlers used autopen to betray the U.S.

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