The "true impact" of uncontrolled mass migration is being "hidden" from the British public, Reform UK has warned.
After a much-anticipated "data drop" of illegal migrant crime rates was not released by Labour last week, the party's Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe has written to Border Security Minister Angela Eagle demanding answers.
Lowe has accused Eagle of "misleading Parliament" through her apparent failure to release said data - and in a new letter on Monday, he has once again pushed for clarity.
Sharing an image of his letter on social media, he said the British people "deserve to know this information", later warning that the "ugly" statistics were being "deliberately hidden".
Lowe wrote: "I am doing everything in my power to uncover them. We all deserve to know the full, ugly truth."
Deputy leader Richard Tice added: "As Rupert Lowe rightly says, we must be told how many crimes are being committed by illegal migrants."
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Labour's Budget 'threatens 125k jobs' and could cost economy £10bn as Starmer seeks party 'reset'
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Sir Keir Starmer is set to outline new Government milestones as a damning new report warns that Labour's inheritance tax changes could cost the economy £10 billion.
The Prime Minister's "reset" comes as Starmer grapples with recent setbacks, including the departure of key ally Sue Gray as his chief of staff and the resignation of transport secretary Louise Haigh following revelations about a criminal conviction.
The Prime Minister's first five months in office have been marked by widespread criticism over the Party's inheritance tax chnages.
He will detail what Number 10 describes as "ambitious but achievable" targets.
It comes as a new report reveals Labour's inheritance tax changes will severely impact family-owned businesses and farms across the country.
The analysis shows that capping Business Property Relief at £1 million will particularly affect smaller businesses and agricultural enterprises.
Family Business UK CEO Neil Davy warned: "Changes to BPR announced in the budget will fundamentally remove incentives among owners of family firms to invest in their businesses, and in many cases threaten their viability."
The CBI economics report paints a stark picture, projecting at least 125,000 job losses during this Parliament due to the BPR cap.
The analysis, which surveyed 234 family businesses, found that 27 per cent of those with assets over £1 million expect to transfer ownership between 2026/27 and 2029/30.
The changes could result in a £1.3 billion loss to the Treasury, significantly lower than the Office for Budget Responsibility's estimated £1.4 billion revenue gain.
Nearly 5,000 businesses are expected to make operational adjustments, with most owners indicating they will be forced to downsize, reduce investment or cut staff numbers.
Migrant Channel crossings top 20,000 since Starmer became Prime Minister
Keir Starmer
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More than 20,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel since Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister - reaching the milestone in his first 150 days in office.
Latest Home Office data shows 122 people made the journey on Sunday in two boats, with an average of 61 people per vessel.
The total number of crossings under Starmer's leadership has now reached 20,110 since Labour's general election victory in July.
The figures mark a stark contrast with the previous administration, as it took Rishi Sunak's government 257 days - around eight and a half months - to reach the same milestone.
During Sunak's first 150 days as Prime Minister, 11,309 migrants arrived across the Channel.
Sunak's total premiership, which lasted 20 months until Labour's victory, saw 50,637 Channel crossings.
Starmer took office in the middle of summer, when Channel crossings typically reach their peak due to more favourable weather conditions.
By comparison, Sunak began his tenure in autumn, with his first few months coinciding with winter weather when crossing attempts are usually less frequent.
The latest crossings come as Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to address immigration in a Commons statement on this afternoon.
Downing Street has pointed to previous Conservative administrations' failures in managing Channel crossings.
Number 10 maintains that new initiatives to tackle the issue are beginning to yield results.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints Sir Chris Wormald as new Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service
Sir Chris Wormald has been appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service
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Sir Chris Wormald has been appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service.
He is currently serving as Permanent Secretary of the Department for Health.
Wormald will succeed Simon Case C.V.O who announced in September he would be standing down from the role on December 16.
Case has held the position since 2020.
The new Cabinet Secretary will deliver on the Government's agenda, including through the five missions, and take charge of the Permanent Secretaries who lead Government departments to drive forward innovation and change.
The Prime Minister thanked Simon Case for his service and wished him the best.
He also welcomed Chris Wormald into the post, saying: "I am delighted that Chris Wormald has agreed to become the next Cabinet Secretary. He brings a wealth of experience to this role at a critical moment in the work of change this new government has begun."
"To change this country, we must change the way government serves this country. That is what Mission-led government will do. From breaking down silos across government to harnessing the incredible potential of technology and innovation, it will require nothing less than the complete re-wiring of the British state to deliver bold and ambitious long-term reform."
"Delivering this scale of change will require exceptional civil service leadership. There could be no-one better placed to drive forward our Plan For Change than Chris, and I look forward to working with him as we fulfil the mandate of this new government, improving the lives of working people and strengthening our country with a decade of national renewal."
Commenting on his appointment, Wormald said: "I am delighted that the Prime Minister has appointed me to the privileged role of leading our talented Civil Service, as we rise to the challenge of delivering the Government’s focused agenda to deliver its Plan for Change."
"The Government has set a clear mandate – an ambitious agenda with working people at its heart. That will require each and every one of us to embrace the change agenda in how the British state operates."
"So I look forward to working with leaders across Government, to ensure that the Civil Service has the skills they need to deliver across the breadth of the country."
Wormald will take up the new post on December 16.
Downing Street condemns Gregg Wallace's 'misogynistic' comments on social media
Gregg Wallace is facing accusations from at least 13 people over historic misconduct allegationsITVDowning Street said comments made by Gregg Wallace on social media over the weekend were "deeply inappropriate and misogynistic".
MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace is facing mounting criticism after dismissing complaints about his behaviour as coming from "middle-class women of a certain age".
The controversy follows an investigation by the Telegraph and BBC revealing allegations from 13 people spanning a 17-year period, which Wallace's lawyers maintain are untrue.
The 60-year-old TV host's latest comments, made in a defensive Instagram video, have sparked fierce backlash from prominent figures including Labour MP Diane Abbott and television presenter Kirstie Allsopp.
During a video he posted to his Instagram story, Wallace addressed the accusations by highlighting his extensive career.
'We make no apology!' Labour minister defends Starmer's plan for Britain despite plummeting poll ratings
Alex Norris defended Keir Starmer's decision making despite new polling figures GB NEWS/PA
Housing Minister Alex Norris has defended the Government's stance of making "no apologies" for difficult decisions, despite facing increasingly low approval ratings.
Speaking to GB News, the minister stood firm on the government's approach to addressing financial challenges, including a £22billion deficit in public finances.
Norris insisted the government would not be swayed by the polls, emphasising their focus on long-term investments and reforms.
Reform UK celebrates 'an extraordinary sense of momentum' as new poll predicts success in Scotland
Richard Tice was replaced as leader of the Reform UK party by Nigel Farage
PAReform UK has achieved a significant breakthrough in Scottish politics, securing 7 per cent of the vote in July's general election.
In a remarkable showing, the populist right party managed to overtake the Conservatives in 25 seats across Scotland.
This electoral success was particularly notable as it was achieved with minimal campaigning and virtually no party infrastructure north of the border.
Reform UK's momentum has continued to build through recent council by-elections in Scotland.
In Aberdeenshire and Glasgow, the party demonstrated remarkable electoral strength, securing between 12 per cent and 25 per cent of first preferences.
Speaking at the party's first Scottish conference in Perth on Saturday, Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice expressed confidence in the party's trajectory.
"Our party's mood is bullish and optimistic," said Tice.
Labour pressed to apologise over council by-election 'mess'
Labour is facing pressure to apologise after their newly elected Glasgow councillor was automatically disqualified for failing to resign from her council job.
Mary McNab's disqualification from the Glasgow North East ward has left the city council seeking guidance from the Sheriff Principal in what officials describe as "untested legal ground."
The situation could now result in a second by-election being required for the council seat.
McNab was elected as councillor for the Glasgow North East ward on November 22 following a local by-election.
However, she failed to comply with crucial legislation that required her to resign from her existing position with Glasgow City Council by the next working day.
This oversight resulted in her automatic disqualification from serving as an elected member of the council.
A spokesperson for Glasgow City Council confirmed that the authority is now seeking legal clarity on the situation.
"This is however untested legal ground and to ensure the law is being correctly interpreted, we will begin the process of seeking a declarator from the Sheriff Principal to that effect," the council spokesperson said.
The council stated that a by-election will need to be held, but is first ensuring proper legal interpretation of the circumstances.
Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken strongly criticised Labour's handling of the situation on social media platform X.
"I feel for Mary McNab who's been let down by lazy & incompetent @GlasgowLabour leadership, who seem to think the rules don't apply to them," Aitken wrote.
She added: "Not half as let down as folk in the North East ward or the wider city though. An apology at the least is due for this @GlasgowLabour mess."
Nigel Farage breaks silence on possible 'Elon Musk donation': 'He's a big supporter!'
Nigel Farage has revealed he has 'not discussed' the reported donation with Elon MuskREUTERS/GB NEWS
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has dismissed reports of a potential $100million donation from Elon Musk, stating he has "absolutely no idea" about it.
Speaking to GB News, Farage addressed speculation about the Tesla mogul's rumoured financial backing of his party.
Public support for Labour’s economic policies drops sharply in the wake of the Budget
Sir Keir Starmer
PAPublic support for Labour's economic policies has plummeted following the recent budget, according to new YouGov polling data released on Monday.
The poll reveals a dramatic shift in public opinion, with the number of voters critical of Labour's economic handling surging by nearly ten percentage points in under a month, according to The Times.
The polling comes as figures from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) show a decline in business confidence
Less than a quarter of voters now believe the Government is managing the economy effectively.
The CBI indicated that growth expectations have taken a "decisive turn for the worse" following the budget.
The poll shows a growing perception of unfairness around the budget, with 50 per cent of voters now viewing it as unfair, up from 34 per cent previously.
These findings suggest a marked erosion of confidence in Labour's economic strategy, with voters increasingly questioning the party's approach to fiscal management.
The CBI's latest figures paint a concerning picture for business confidence across the UK.
Private sector firms are anticipating a decline in activity over the next three months, marking the first negative growth expectations this year.
Elon Musk's rumoured '$100m donation' to Nigel Farage to boost Reform backed by father Errol: 'It's a good idea!'
Errol Musk has backed calls for son Elon to donate millions to Nigel Farage to boost Reform UKREUTERS/PA/GB NEWS
Elon Musk's father has told GB News that his son should donate $100million to Reform UK to ensure the party's victory in the next General Election.
Musk suggested that the world's richest man might even consider becoming a British citizen to facilitate such a donation.
Following his public criticisms of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, it has been claimed that the X and SpaceX owner was considering making the substantial financial contribution to help Nigel Farage become Prime Minister.
UK pledges further £19 million in funding for Gaza
Anneliese Dodds is preparing for a three-day diplomatic mission to the region
PAThe UK government has announced a new £19 million funding pledge for Gaza, as Development Minister Anneliese Dodds prepares for a three-day diplomatic mission to the region.
Dodds will begin her trip by attending a humanitarian conference in Cairo on Monday, before visiting the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel.
The minister has described the situation in Gaza as "catastrophic" as she prepares to meet with both Palestinian and Israeli officials.
The new funding package includes £12 million allocated to the UN's Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the World Food Programme.
This latest pledge brings the UK's total commitment to the Occupied Palestinian Territories to £99 million, according to the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.
During her visit, Dodds is scheduled to meet with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and will visit a refugee camp in the West Bank.
The minister will then travel to Israel for meetings with officials to discuss humanitarian aid access to Gaza.
Speaking ahead of her trip, Dodds said: "The situation in Gaza is catastrophic. Gazans are in desperate need of food and shelter with the onset of winter."
Rogue landlords could face jail if they fail to remove dangerous cladding
Alex Norris speaks in Parliament
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Rogue landlords could face jail if they fail to remove dangerous cladding, building safety minister Alex Norris warned.
He said: “I would want people who own buildings that are watching this, who have not been remediating them, to know we are on them, we are after them, and we want those buildings remediated. And if they don’t, they will feel the force of the law.”
Norris acknowledged there were thousands of buildings with flammable cladding which have not yet been identified, more than seven years after the Grenfell Tower disaster.
He told Sky News: “The Government today in Parliament will be launching a plan to rapidly accelerate identification and, on those buildings we know about, rapidly accelerate the remediation of them.”
He added: “We have a range of powers already, ranging from fines to… prison sentences that can be used in health and safety cases.
“We will use that basket of tools in whatever way with each building to get it
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