UN Anti-Racism Day: Calls to provide sanctuary to all refugees escaping war
The UK government’s ‘shambolic’ refugee response is in the spotlight on UN Anti-Racism Day, amid calls for the safe passage of all people fleeing war.
Brexit & Foreign Policy
Baroness Jones: 19 government defeats on Nationality and Borders Bill
The government’s awful response to the plight of Ukrainian refugees highlights everything that is wrong with its Nationality and Borders Bill.
‘The red tape was horrendous’: Brexit bureaucracy impedes aid being transported to Ukraine
Implications of Brexit have reared their head once more – at the worst possible time.
Devolved ministers unite to contest ‘restrictive’ UK immigration policy
Representatives from NI, Wales and Scotland have written to the UK immigration minister calling for an ‘immediate review’ of the immigration system.
Rees-Mogg claims Brexit has been ‘extremely beneficial’ as evidence mounts of damaged trade
In a week that brought confirmation of the detrimental impact the UK’s departure from the EU has had on trade, Brexit opportunities minister insists Brexit has been a success.
Is the government considering ditching animal welfare for trade deals?
Labour’s Shadow International Trade Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said the Government is “considering dropping animal welfare and food standards and allowing hormone-treated beef into UK markets.”
Comedic and terrifying: Rees-Mogg’s Brexit opportunities’ minister appointment ardently mocked online
‘Mogg, early on the lookout for those myriad Brexit opportunities…’
Brexit friction mounts as NI first minister quits and Portugal’s economy minister cites Brexit damage
As Johnson announces a Brexit Freedoms Bill, tension over the UK’s departure from the EU heightened this week among leading ministers.
Brexit: ‘The case for divergence has in most cases not been made’
‘More consequential in the long run is Johnson’s rediscovered desire to push Brexit to its absolute limit, regardless of the consequences for the economy, British businesses or Britain’s relationship with our European partners.’
Where is the £350 million a week for the NHS the Brexit bus promised?
The Tories claim they are giving more money to the NHS, but are they really?