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More people were killed in the Channel by the UK government's racist asylum policies. This is a national disgrace. | LBC
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (809+ words) At least four people died on Thursday morning as they attempted to board a boat bound for the UK. It's a tragedy made worse by the fact it is preventable " the predictable result of our government's hostile policy choices. People…...
'Very upset' residents blast illegal camp of caravans after village field covered in concrete | LBC
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (732+ words) Police are investigating allegations of threatening behaviour, criminal damage, road traffic offences and illegal felling of trees from several parties involved in the "dispute" relating to the encampment in the Friendless Lane area Residents of Flamstead have told of their…...
France rejects Home Secretary's plan to send UK ships to police Channel as part of new migrants deal | LBC
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (627+ words) France has rejected a proposal from the Home Secretary to deploy British ships to intercept small boats. As part of gridlocked negotiations over a new migrant deal between the UK and France, Shabana Mahmood offered to use British Border Force…...
Daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess welcomes increased police powers to protect MPs but says measures don't go far enough | LBC
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (1005+ words) Katie Amess said the changes don't "address any of the questions" the family had over how her father was allowed to be killed Want LBC stories before everyone else? Set us as your Preferred Source on Google The daughter of…...
French authorities rescue 78 migrants attempting small boat Channel crossing | LBC
2+ week, 5+ day ago (610+ words) Want LBC stories before everyone else? Set us as your Preferred Source on Google The French coastguard has rescued 78 people who were attempting to cross the Channel from Belgium after the small boat's engine failed. The French maritime prefecture said…...
Prince Harry's security funding 'blocked by Home Office for fear of political backlash' | LBC
2+ week, 5+ day ago (545+ words) The Home Office is resisting efforts to give Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex taxpayer-funded security despite police warnings over threats to the couple's safety when they are in the UK. The Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec), which…...
Shabana Mahmood's migration plans to pay migrant families "40k to leave and make refugee status temporary sparks Labour backlash | LBC
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1312+ words) Shabana Mahmood's migration crackdown plans have sparked a major backbench rebellion, according to leaked Whats App messages seen by LBC. Several Labour MPs are unhappy with the Home Secretary's radical plans outlined today. LBC revealed today her idea to pay…...
Shabana Mahmood defends plans to give families of failed asylum seekers "40, 000 to leave the UK | LBC
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (558+ words) Shabana Mahmood has defended her plans to give families of failed asylum seekers "40, 000 to encourage them to leave the UK. The Home Secretary insisted that it would "work" to pay people more if they agree to leave the country within…...
Failed asylum seeker families to be paid up to "40k to leave UK within 7 days under radical trial | LBC
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1069+ words) Families of failed asylum-seekers will be paid up to "40, 000 to leave the UK voluntarily within seven days, LBC can reveal. The Home Office is launching a new pilot where up to "10, 000 per person will be given for people who cooperate…...
UK announces first Middle East repatriation flight to bring stranded Brits home | LBC
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (671+ words) A commercial flight chartered by the UK Government will leave Muscat at 7pm on Wednesday for British nationals wanting to leave Oman following attacks in the region, the Foreign Office said. British nationals, their partners and children under 18 are eligible for…...