Yvette Cooper attempts to seize the limelight from Reform on immigration

Chris Philp in Commons clash with Home Secretary

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp clashed with the criticsed Home Secretary Yvette Cooper in the House of Commons on Monday during a statement on the asylum crisis. Mr Philp said: "29,003 illegal immigrants crossed the English channel, that is the worst year in history. This government is failing and everyone can see it". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Yvette Cooper announces refugee family crackdown

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced a major crackdown on refugees bringing family members into the UK. Ms Cooper said the government is bringing forward new immigration rules "this week". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Home Secretary vows to end asylum hotels in the UK

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has vowed to end the use of asylum hotels by the end of the Parliament in 2029. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Govt committed to closing 'all asylum hotels'

Early Education Minister Stephen Morgan says the government are "committed to closing all asylum hotels by the end of this parliament". It comes ahead of an announcement by Yvette Cooper on Monday which will set out tougher laws regarding refugees bringing family members into the country. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn