Category: UK News

The UK government’s recent attempt to move some of its asylum seekers to Rwanda has sparked a debate in British politics about whether the scheme will be a success. However, what do the residents of Rwanda think about this deal? Hope Hostel, located in the upscale suburb of Kigali, is the perfect example of this… Continue reading Rwanda: How the country views the UK's asylum deal

The Scottish government’s bid to overturn the UK government’s rejection of plans to make it easier for people in Scotland to change their legally recognised sex has been dismissed by a court. MSPs voted in favour of passing the Gender Recognition (Reform) Bill, which would simplify and expedite the process by which people can obtain… Continue reading What's happening with Scotland's gender reform plans?

During a recent visit to Glasgow, Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party in the UK, was met with protests due to his refusal to call for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. As Sir Keir arrived at Glasgow Central Station on a train, he was confronted by a passenger who asked him… Continue reading Starmer faces Gaza protests during Glasgow visit

Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) has won the right to argue its honest opinion defence, following an attempt by Prince Harry to get it thrown out in a libel case. Prince Harry is suing the publisher of the Mail on Sunday over a 2022 article which he claims falsely suggested he had “lied” and attempted to… Continue reading Prince Harry loses battle to get Mail on Sunday libel defence thrown out

Two people have been arrested and charged after protesting outside a Labour fundraising dinner in Glasgow attended by Sir Keir Starmer. The man and woman, aged 33 and 26 respectively, have been charged with “disorder offences”. The protest was in response to Starmer’s refusal to back a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Campaigners gathered at… Continue reading Gaza protesters arrested at Keir Starmer Labour gala in Glasgow

Despite roundtable discussions over the state of Stormont’s finances, a deal to restore devolution is no closer, according to the DUP’s deputy leader Gavin Robinson. Although the DUP will take part in Monday’s talks, Robinson has criticised the government’s approach, suggesting that it needed to be completely changed. Last week, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris… Continue reading Stormont crisis: Devolution deal no closer despite finance talks, says DUP

Rwanda has received an additional £100m from the UK government this year as part of the deal to relocate asylum seekers there. According to the Home Office’s top civil servant Sir Matthew Rycroft, the payment was made in April, following the earlier transfer of £140m to the African nation. He also stated that a further… Continue reading UK paid Rwanda an extra £100m for asylum deal

Police have failed to gain an accurate understanding of grooming gangs despite years of worrying trends, according to the police watchdog. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) scrutinised 27 cases and found that data collection was “unreliable”, while intelligence gathering “wasn’t prioritised”. The report was published last Friday and said… Continue reading Grooming gangs: Police 'do not accurately understand issue'

Reports have emerged that UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is facing opposition from his fellow Tory party members over his new deal with Rwanda. The Times states that lawyers have warned Sunak that the scheme, which offers a new way for migrants to avoid deportation, could have serious problems in terms of impeding the deal. Many… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Tories 'imploding' and 'Rwanda plan risks failing'

Westminster has seen the resurgence of the term “Star Chamber” as a group of Conservative MPs scrutinizes the government’s planned new law on the Rwanda migrants plan. The legislation will come to a vote on Tuesday, and many are experiencing flashbacks of the Brexit years, where deep and passionate arguments within the Conservative Party dominated.… Continue reading Chris Mason: Rwanda bill a reminder of Brexit Tory divisions