James Tapsfield

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Starmer faces Labour revolt over 'island of strangers' crackdown on immigration - despite PM's advisers saying net inflows will STILL be over 250,000 a year | Daily Mail Online

1 day ago | dailymail.co.uk | James Tapsfield

Keir Starmer is facing a Labour backlash over his crackdown on immigration - despite advisers admitting net inflows could still be 250,000 a year. The PM suggested uncontrolled immigration risked the UK becoming an 'island of strangers' as he unveiled proposals for curbing numbers yesterday. The White Paper would toughen skills thresholds for visas, close the care work route, demand more fluent English, and make people wait a decade for full citizenship.
Labour's jobs downturn: Fall in payrolls and vacancies gathers pace as Rachel Reeves' NICs raid hits - with unemployment nudging up

2 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | James Tapsfield

Labour’s jobs downturn: Fall in payrolls and vacancies gathers pace as Rachel Reeves’ NICs raid hits – with unemployment nudging up By JAMES TAPSFIELD, POLITICAL EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 02:35 EDT, 13 May 2025 | Updated: 02:35 EDT, 13 May 2025 Fears are mounting for the UK jobs market today as figures showed a slowdown after Rachel Reeves' tax raid hit. Numbers on payrolls were down 33,000 in April according to early estimates, having dropped 106,000 in the past year to 30.3million.
Labour benefits backlash rages as MPs warn Cabinet minister that cuts will 'devastate lives'

2 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | James Tapsfield

Labour benefits backlash rages as MPs warn Cabinet minister that cuts will 'devastate lives'By JAMES TAPSFIELD, POLITICAL EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 10:51 EDT, 12 May 2025 | Updated: 10:51 EDT, 12 May 2025 Labour fury over benefits cuts erupted in the Commons today as MPs warned ministers they will 'devastate lives'. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall came under fire from her own side as she took questions in the House.
Nursing chief warns of 'escalation' unless Labour bows to demands for bumper pay hikes

2 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | James Tapsfield

Nursing chief warns of 'escalation' unless Labour bows to demands for bumper pay hikesBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, POLITICAL EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 05:21 EDT, 12 May 2025 | Updated: 05:25 EDT, 12 May 2025 A top nurse is delivering a stark warning over 'escalation' unless the government agrees a bumper pay hike. Royal College of Nursing chief Nicola Ranger will accuse ministers of 'insulting' the profession by delaying a formal offer.
Will this REALLY get immigration under control? Labour's plan says arrivals must be degree educated, have fluent English and wait 10 years for citizenship… but NO cap on numbers | Daily Mail Online

3 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | James Tapsfield

Keir Starmer will unveil a drive to curb immigration today as he scrambles to blunt the threat from Reform. The PM is pledging to end the 'betrayal' of Britain's reliance on cheap foreign labour, hiking skills thresholds and toughening rules on fluency in English. Migrants will also be required to wait 10 years for citizenship rather than the current five, and face deportation for even lower-level crimes.
Tories warn Nigel Farage's plans for £140bn of 'giveaways' are 'not serious' and would bankrupt Britain as panic mounts over Reform poll surge

3 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | James Tapsfield

Tories warn Nigel Farage's plans for £140bn of 'giveaways' are 'not serious' and would bankrupt Britain as panic mounts over Reform poll surgeBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, POLITICAL EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 11:11 EDT, 11 May 2025 | Updated: 11:11 EDT, 11 May 2025 The Tories have warned Nigel Farage would bankrupt Britain with £140billion of 'giveaways' as panic mounts over Reform's surge.
Reform launches 'Lawfare' bid to shut down asylum hotels in council areas

3 days ago | msn.com | James Tapsfield

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Reform launches 'Lawfare' push to block asylum hotels in its council areas - despite admitting similar legal challenges have failed before

3 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | James Tapsfield

Reform launches 'Lawfare' push to block asylum hotels in its council areas - despite admitting similar legal challenges have failed beforeBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, POLITICAL EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 08:26 EDT, 11 May 2025 | Updated: 08:26 EDT, 11 May 2025 Reform is stepped up a 'Lawfare' campaign to lock asylum hotels in areas where it now controls the council.
Kemi Badenoch warns EU she could SCRAP Keir Starmer's post-Brexit 'reset' deal - as ministers hint at youth 'free movement' concession

3 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | James Tapsfield

Kemi Badenoch warns EU she could SCRAP Keir Starmer's post-Brexit 'reset' deal - as ministers hint at youth 'free movement' concessionBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, POLITICAL EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 05:11 EDT, 11 May 2025 | Updated: 05:13 EDT, 11 May 2025 Kemi Badenoch is warning the EU that a Tory government could scrap Keir Starmer's Brexit 'reset'. The Opposition leader will lay down a marker when she meets the bloc's ambassador in London tomorrow.
Immigration crackdown as Labour panics on Reform threat

4 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | Glen Owen |James Tapsfield

Labour is unveiling an immigration crackdown that could mean arrivals need degree-level qualifications - and kick out those who commit crimes. Currently, foreign criminals are only reported to the Home Office if they receive a jail sentence. A year behind bars is usually the threshold for being considered for deportation. However, Labour is set to rip up those rules as it tries to counter the growing threat posed by Nigel Farage's rampant Reform UK party.

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