UK government unveils asylum crackdown: PM Starmer says current regime is “pull factor” for migrants

Shabana Mahmood and David Lammy have been found to have violated human rights law regarding the treatment of a prisoner, Sahayb Abu, who was segregated for months at HMP Woodhill. The judge ruled that this treatment contravened the prohibition on inhuman or degrading treatment, marking a significant legal precedent.

Allegations regarding Nigel Farage's conduct as a schoolboy at Dulwich College have emerged, described as 'disturbing' by No 10. The Guardian reported that more than a dozen of Farage's former classmates recounted troubling experiences, prompting calls for clarification from Labour leader Keir Starmer about these claims of past racist behavior.

Keir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to clarify allegations of racist behavior from his teenage years, following reports from over a dozen of Farage's former schoolmates. During a parliamentary session, Starmer referenced these claims, which Farage has categorically denied. The situation raises questions about Farage's past and its implications for his political career.

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to ease key AI and data privacy regulations to enhance Europe's tech sector's global competitiveness. This move has drawn criticism, suggesting that the EU is stepping back from its role as a digital regulatory leader.

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.

One month has passed since a significant theft at the Louvre, where multiple royal and imperial jewels were stolen in an unprecedented heist. The investigation into the missing items continues, but no updates have been provided on their whereabouts.

Keir Starmer is criticized for inadequate planning during his time in opposition, which has hindered significant improvements to public services, according to a report from the Institute for Government (IfG). The report indicates that Starmer entered government without a clear strategy to achieve his goals, resulting in disorganized reform efforts across various sectors, including healthcare and the judiciary.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is under pressure to clarify her recent statement regarding asylum admissions, which indicated that only a 'few hundred' asylum seekers would be allowed to enter the UK under new refugee schemes. Mahmood has defended her hardline policies, including family deportations and asset confiscation from claimants, by asserting her commitment to work with the UNHCR to establish 'safe and legal' routes for 'genuine' asylum seekers.