Government is creating ‘hostile environment’ for protestors, say MPs and peers
‘This latest raft of measures is likely to have a chilling effect on the right to protest in England and Wales.’
Social Justice
Rwanda deportation flight cancelled after last minute legal intervention
In an embarrassing upset for Johnson and Patel, the first flight due to leave for Rwanda has been grounded following successful emergency action by the ECHR.
57% of asylum seekers due to be deported to Rwanda are Kurdish
As the UK prepares to deport the first asylum seekers to Rwanda, over half of those likely to be deported are revealed to be Kurdish.
Constituents share resentment over Tory MPs’ rejection of a windfall tax on energy companies
‘This is the government of U-turns, guided by public outrage. They don’t lead, but follow.’
Government’s Covid testing programme disparaged as ‘unlegit’ and ‘no way to do business’
‘Has there ever been a government so allergic to accountability?’
Government in court over Abingdon Health Covid contracts scandal
“Once again, it’s taken legal action to shine a light on dodgy procurement, wasted millions and preferential treatment for the politically-connected.”
#FreeAssange: Calls grow for Patel to refuse extradition of Julian Assange
The WikiLeaks’ founder’s fate is now in the hands of the home secretary.
Concerns raised that ending free Covid tests will hit the poorest the hardest
Warnings have been made that the stamping out of free testing will leave those on the lowest incomes and the most vulnerable paying the price.
Women’s rights’ activists win ‘David and Goliath’ fight over Sarah Everard vigil
Reclaim These Streets win a legal challenge against the Metropolitan police in a decision hailed a ‘victory for women.’
Home secretary’s ‘U-turn’ on visa applications for Ukrainian refugees falls a long way short of visa-free travel
Under mounting pressure to loosen visa restrictions, Patel has confirmed that fleeing refugees who hold passports will be able to complete a visa application to the UK’s Ukraine Family Scheme digitally.