‘I’m missing so much of my son’s life’: the families split by Labour’s asylum crackdown

Clive Lewis has announced that he would resign from his position to allow Mayor Andy Burnham the opportunity to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the leadership of the Labour Party. This move indicates a significant shift within the party as it prepares for future leadership contests.

Health Secretary Streeting has defended the UK government's asylum policy, asserting that forced removals are necessary for the country. However, he expressed discomfort regarding the forced removal of children. The Labour Party continues to navigate its stance on immigration amidst rising scrutiny.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has indicated a potential overhaul of the police structure in England and Wales, describing it as 'irrational.' She highlighted a disparity in police performance across different regions, which she termed a 'postcode lottery.'

The UK government has officially announced a ban on the resale of tickets for profit, a move described by a minister as a 'no-brainer.' This decision follows discussions among ticket touts in London, where they expressed concerns about Labour's plan to eliminate their business model. A seasoned ticket trader even sought financial support to lobby against the party's election manifesto pledge.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticized the Labour government for proposing an increase in income tax rates, only to reverse the decision shortly after. This move has raised concerns about the government's fiscal strategy and credibility.

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood of 'ethnic stereotyping' and 'indecent demagoguery' after she targeted 700 Albanian families for deportation. Rama criticized Mahmood for echoing the rhetoric of the populist far-right, questioning the motivations behind her actions.

Beth Mead, an Arsenal and England forward, emphasizes the urgent need for football to adapt to climate change, warning that without such adaptation, the sport may become a privilege rather than a right. Reflecting on her experience during the Euro 2025 tournament in Switzerland, she describes the extreme heat conditions and the extensive preparations made by the England team to cope with the climate's impact on their performance.

Mitchell Starc has expressed disappointment among Australian players regarding the relocation of the opening Ashes Test from Brisbane's Gabba, known as the 'Gabbatoir', to Perth Stadium. Starc noted that players had preferred to start the series in Brisbane, where England has historically struggled. The groundsman assured that the recent Metallica concert did not impact the wicket's condition.