Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp shifts blame for the use of asylum hotels saying, “Labour has lost control of our borders” after Epping council was granted a temporary injunction blocking migrants from being housed at The Bell Hotel. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says China's plans to build a new 'super-embassy' in London "should not be allowed to go ahead", adding it will "clearly be used as a centre for espionage activity". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the government has "lost control of public spending", which he says is driving tax increases. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the Rwanda scheme and "removing pretty much every person crossing the channel" would have deterred migrants from attempting to reach the UK via small boat. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Home Secretary accuses the government of being “embroiled in a migration crisis” as new Home Office figures show a record number of asylum claims. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Schools Minister Catherine McKinnell announces the government are focused on “turning back the tide” for young people are pupils receive their GCSE results. McKinnell says, “we’re working really closely with schools to drive up improvement”.
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Schools Minister Catherine McKinnell promises the government are “committed” to closing asylum hotels after the High Court ruled in favour of removing around 140 asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A decision over whether a member of rap group Kneecap, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, will stand trial for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 last year has been postponed.
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