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Jim Ratcliffe apologises for “colonised by immigrants” remark as ministers dispute his migration figures

Jim Ratcliffe apologises for “colonised by immigrants” remark as ministers dispute his migration figures

Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologised for a “colonised” comment as ministers challenged his migration statistics and attention returned to OBR modelling of migrants’ tax impact.

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Jim Ratcliffe apologises for “colonised by immigrants” remark as ministers dispute his migration figures

Jim Ratcliffe apologises for “colonised by immigrants” remark as ministers dispute his migration figures

Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologised for a “colonised” comment as ministers challenged his migration statistics and attention returned to OBR modelling of migrants’ tax impact.

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Parliament to debate petition for automatic by-elections after MPs defect, after it passes 127,000 signatures

Parliament to debate petition for automatic by-elections after MPs defect, after it passes 127,000 signatures

A petition with 127,396 signatures will be debated on 16 March 2026, calling for automatic by-elections when MPs change party; Government says no changes planned.

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Parliament to debate petition for automatic by-elections after MPs defect, after it passes 127,000 signatures

Parliament to debate petition for automatic by-elections after MPs defect, after it passes 127,000 signatures

A petition with 127,396 signatures will be debated on 16 March 2026, calling for automatic by-elections when MPs change party; Government says no changes planned.

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UK government introduces bill to restrict foreign-linked political donations and extend voting to 16-year-olds

UK government introduces bill to restrict foreign-linked political donations and extend voting to 16-year-olds

Representation of the People Bill would tighten donation rules, raise Electoral Commission fines, and extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds.

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UK government introduces bill to restrict foreign-linked political donations and extend voting to 16-year-olds

UK government introduces bill to restrict foreign-linked political donations and extend voting to 16-year-olds

Representation of the People Bill would tighten donation rules, raise Electoral Commission fines, and extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds.

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Home Office says removals hit decade high as Mahmood pledges tighter deportation laws

Home Office says removals hit decade high as Mahmood pledges tighter deportation laws

Home Office says 58,500 people have been removed since July 2024 election as ministers plan faster deportations and limits on Article 8 claims.

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Home Office says removals hit decade high as Mahmood pledges tighter deportation laws

Home Office says removals hit decade high as Mahmood pledges tighter deportation laws

Home Office says 58,500 people have been removed since July 2024 election as ministers plan faster deportations and limits on Article 8 claims.

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Starmer agrees Intelligence and Security Committee will oversee redactions of Mandelson appointment files

Starmer agrees Intelligence and Security Committee will oversee redactions of Mandelson appointment files

Downing Street agreed the ISC will decide what Mandelson appointment papers can be withheld after Labour MPs threatened to back an opposition disclosure motion.

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Starmer agrees Intelligence and Security Committee will oversee redactions of Mandelson appointment files

Starmer agrees Intelligence and Security Committee will oversee redactions of Mandelson appointment files

Downing Street agreed the ISC will decide what Mandelson appointment papers can be withheld after Labour MPs threatened to back an opposition disclosure motion.

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