The Labour Party will be forced to debate a "offshore detention centre" proposal after a petition passes 100,000 signatures.
An offshore detention centre would be a facility located outside Britain that detains immigrants, asylum seekers, or refugees.
It has been an effective policy to prevent unauthorised arrivals by sea, most notably in Australia, which famously operated offshore detention centres in Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
The policy was known as the Pacific Solution, which, despite reducing immigration numbers, faced significant criticism for alleged human rights abuses and inhumane conditions.
Parliament considers all petitions that get more than 100,000 signatures for a debate.
Taking to social media, the petition organiser, former Reform MP Rupert Lowe, said: "100,000 signatures in just over six hours - incredible.
"We do not want illegal migrants in our communities, near our schools, intimidating our people. We must detain them all. We must deport them all."
Keir Starmer says he 'never would have appointed' Peter Mandelson' had he known then what 'I know now'
Keir Starmer says he 'never would have appointed' Peter Mandelson had he known then what 'I know now' | GB NEWSSir Keir Starmer has claimed that "had I known then what I know now, I’d have never appointed" Lord Peter Mandelson as his ambassador to the US.
It comes in the Prime Minister's first comments since sacking him over links to Jeffrey Epstein.
He continued: "What emerged last week were Bloomberg emails which showed that the nature and extent of the relationship that Peter Mandelson had with Epstein was far different to what I had understood to be the position when I appointed him.
"On top of that, what the email showed was he was not only questioning but wanting to challenge the conviction of Epstein at the time that, for me, went and cut across the whole approach that I’ve taken on violence against women and girls for many years, and this Government’s approach."
Rachel Reeves warned 'urgent action needed' as UK on the brink of financial crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that urgent action is needed to prevent the UK from sliding into a financial crisis.
With economic growth flatlining and productivity at just a third of pre‑2008 levels, mounting borrowing and a £40billion shortfall in public finances are heightening concerns over the country’s economic stability.
A prominent economist has issued a stark warning that Britain could face a financial crisis unless the Government takes swift action to restructure the economy.
The alert comes as concerns mount over the nation's economic trajectory and investor sentiment.
RECAP: Reform UK unveils biggest defection yet as Tory Shadow Minister joins Nigel Farage's party
Nigel Farage announced today that Danny Kruger has defected to Reform UK.
Mr Kruger, the MP for East Wiltshire, said the Conservative Party is "over" and that while the move is "personally painful," he has been "very proud" at times of being a Tory MP.
The Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions said the Tory party is "over as a national party, over as the principal opposition to the left".
Marlborough locals call for a by-election after Danny Kruger Reform UK defection 'I voted for the Conservatives!'
Marlborough locals call for a by-election after Danny Kruger's Reform UK defection.
The East Wiltshire MP revealed his switch to Reform UK during a Monday afternoon press conference, where he declared that the Conservatives are "over".
Speaking to GB News, one person from Marlborough said: "This is a bad state of affairs. We should have a by-election because I didn't vote for him to not be in the Conservative Party."
Another person said: "This is all in the offing really, a lot of Tory MPs are heading that way, so it was just a matter of time before another one went."
A third said that he is a good MP and she will still support him after he changes parties.
Keir Starmer pledges to put money in pockets despite inflation concerns
Keir Starmer has vowed to deliver more money into people’s pockets, insisting landmark reforms to workers’ rights will boost living standards despite ongoing inflation pressures.
The Prime Minister said the Employment Rights Bill represents the biggest upgrade to protections in a generation.
He argued the legislation will create more secure jobs, higher household incomes and stronger economic growth.
The Government's determination to overturn the Lords' changes signals its commitment to comprehensive workplace reforms.
Around half of Britain's workforce stands to gain enhanced protections under the proposed Bill.
The Prime Minister said: "It's a core part of our agenda to make people better off and will make a real difference to people's lives."
'People who align with you are leaving!' Robert Jenrick faces fierce grilling after BIGGEST Reform UK defection
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick responded to claims that those who "align with him are leaving the party" during a GB News interview.
Mr Jenrick defended the Conservatives, stating that they know "change is needed" and promised to spend the next four years working on improving the party, adding that he "does not agree with Mr Kruger's choice to leave".
The Shadow Justice Secretary added: "Well, Danny has made his decision, and I respect that, although I disagree with it.
"What my fellow members of the Conservative Party and I need to do now is focus on the future. There’s no point looking backwards, we’ve got to work as hard as possible to hold Labour to account and to be the best version of ourselves.
"In the last couple of weeks, you can see some of the progress that has been made: the way in which the Conservative Party held Labour to account, which led to Angela Rayner’s resignation over tax evasion. .
"The scrutiny of Keir Starmer’s foolish, irresponsible decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, a decision that ended with his resignation. Ensuring the right questions are asked is the work of opposition, and that’s exactly what we need to keep doing.
"I believe it will be a long road, but over time, we can begin to regain the trust of the public."
'Floodgates open!' Victoria Atkins becomes favourite to defect to Reform UK following Danny Kruger
The 2/1 betting odds probability puts it around a 33 per cent chance of happening
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Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins has emerged as the bookies' favourite to be the next Shadow Cabinet minister to defect to Reform UK, according to betting site William Hill.
Following the defection of Danny Kruger, Ms Atkins is 2/1 to join Reform, with Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Julia Lopez slightly further back at 3/1.
This means that punters who wager £1 on Ms Atkins to move will receive only £3 if correct.
Robert Jenrick is priced at 7/1 to be the next Conservative Shadow minister to defect to join Nigel Farage’s party, alongside Mims Davies and Richard Holden, while Priti Patel is priced at 10/1.
Jenrick is currently 5/4 to be named the next Conservative leader after Kemi Badenoch, ahead of James Cleverly at 4/1.
A spokesman for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: "Danny Kruger’s defection to Reform UK is an important moment, as the first Shadow Cabinet minister to be lured by the Nigel Farage-led party, and his move could open the floodgates for other Conservatives eyeing a switch."
OPINION: Danny Kruger's defection changes the game entirely for Reform UK - Rakib Ehsan
The defection of Conservative Party MP Danny Kruger to Reform UK is a hugely important development in British conservative politics.
Kruger, before his defection, was one of the most intellectually solid and thoughtful figures in the Tory parliamentary party.
The defection is a crushing blow for the Conservatives ahead of their party conference in Manchester.
Senior Labour aid quits after sending sexually explicit messages about Diane Abbott
Another senior aid to Sir Keir Starmer has quit after sending sexually explicit messages about former Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott.
Director of Strategy Paul Ovenden has quit his Downing Street role after the messages from 2017 were uncovered.
Mr Ovenden, a former journalist and key ally of both the Prime Minister and under-pressure chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.
WATCH - Danny Kruger admits he has made a 'significant personal risk' defecting to Reform UK
Former Tory MP Danny Kruger has admitted he has made a "significant personal risk" after announcing his defection to Reform UK.
The MP for East Wiltshire has declared that the "Conservative Party is over" as he announced his defection.
Speaking to national media, Mr Kruger said: "This is a big risk for me. And in fact, my seat is not particularly a Reform target, although Reform are doing well even in east Wiltshire at the moment.
"So I don't accept that I'm simply jumping ship to save my skin and that I'm taking a very significant personal risk here."
Downing Street accuses Elon Musk of spreading 'dangerous and inflammatory' language
Downing Street has accused Elon Musk of using 'dangerous and inflammatory' language
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Downing Street has accused Elon Musk of using "dangerous and inflammatory" language at the "Unite the Kingdom" protest on Saturday.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "The UK is a fair, tolerant and decent country.
"The last thing the British people want is this sort of dangerous and inflammatory language."
He said the language could create "violence and intimidation on our streets".
Liberal Democrats react to Danny Kruger's defection to Reform UK
Reacting to the defection of Danny Kruger to Reform UK, deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats Daisy Cooper said Kemi Badenoch is "quickly finding out she has no one left to lead".
She said: "Badenoch's chasing of Reform's tail has only pushed her own MPs into their camp.
"The Conservative Party is a shell of its former self. It is no wonder that lifelong Conservative voters who feel abandoned by Badenoch and appalled by Farage have turned to the Liberal Democrats in their droves.
"Nigel Farage's party is shapeshifting into the Conservatives in front of our very eyes. It is getting to the point where the only difference between them is just a slightly lighter shade of blue."
WATCH - Danny Kruger speaks to GB News following his defection to Reform UK
New Reform MP Danny Kruger has spoken to GB News' Christopher Hope following his defection from the Tories.
He said: "Firstly, I am feeling pretty conflicted, I have left behind a lot of good friends locally in my associations, some wonderful people who have supported me as a Conservative candidate and activist."
Mr Kruger said he looks forward to meeting the local Reform councillors in East Wiltshire and said it will be a "tough task" to organise the party to be ready for Government.
He said that while in a first past the post system, there can only be one true challenger and that is Reform.
Reform is 'a Government in waiting' - Danny Kruger
Danny Kruger said Reform is 'a Government in waiting'
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New Reform MP Danny Kruger said Reform UK is now "getting serious as a Government in waiting" but will not be "arrogant".
He said: "What we are doing today is announcing a process of getting serious as a Government in waiting.
"We are not being arrogant, certainly not hubristic about the expectation of winning. We are ahead in the polls, it doesn't mean it is going to stay that way. We are not predicting victory.
"But we are anticipating victory, and we are doing the responsible thing, as Nigel said earlier, of ensuring that if we are fortunate enough to win the support of the public, we will be ready with a plan."
Labour call Danny Kruger a 'failed Tory' as party reacts to defection
A Labour Party spokesman has called Danny Kruger a "failed Tory" after he defected to Reform UK.
The spokesman said: "Every Conservative who defects to Reform ties Nigel Farage more closely to their record of failure.
"Nigel Farage can recruit as many failed Tories as he likes - it won't change the fact that he has no plan for Britain.
"The Tories crashed our economy and left public services crumbling. Britain deserves better than Reform's Tory tribute act that would leave working people paying a very high price.
"Only this Labour Government is driving forward delivery to make working people better off and give our country the renewal it needs."
WATCH - The moment Kemi Badenoch reacts to Danny Kruger defecting from the Tories
Kemi Badenoch has spoken to GB News about Danny Kruger's defection to Reform UK.
Mrs Badenoch hit out at his new leader, Nigel Farage, saying that while they were doing work, he was "in the US telling them that our country's like North Korea".
She continued: "I think what this actually shows is there are quite a lot of people who are distracted by Westminster politics than what is going on in our country.
"Our Prime Minister is having a political crisis, the economy is in freefall, there is only one party that is dealing with this."
WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH KEMI BADENOCH ABOVE AND READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Nigel Farage has 'a tremendous record of consistent commitment to the causes that he stood for' - Danny Kruger
Danny Kruger praised Nigel Farage for his 'consistency'
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Danny Kruger has praised his new leader, Nigel Farage, for his "tremendous track record of consistent commitment to the causes that he stood for".
Mr Kruger said: "He doesn't get shaken, and I think people can trust him as a person because they know who he is, and they know what he stands for.
"Despite everything that gets thrown at him, and sometimes he hasn't been doing well in the polls, he still remains the same.
"That is what the public fundamentally looks to."
Danny Kruger says he has "no idea" whether other Tory MPs are in talks with Reform UK
Danny Kruger said he has "no idea" whether other Conservative MPs are in talks with Reform UK about defecting to the party but hopes his former colleagues "follow me".
Mr Kruger stated: "I would hope that colleagues who share my view about the crisis the country is in and the opportunity that Reform offers to save our country.
"In terms of what conversations are underway, I have absolutely no idea, and that is best left to the leader."
Nigel Farage added: "We keep everything under wraps. When we have negotiations, nothing leaks.
"None of you had a clue that Danny would be joining us today, and that is how we operate."
Danny Kruger calls Tory party 'divided' and avoids making comparison between Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch
Danny Kruger has described the Conservative Party as "divided" with a "toxic brand" as he avoids making a comparison with Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch.
When asked by GB News' Christopher Hope if he believes Mr Farage would make a better Prime Minister than his former leader, Mr Kruger said: "I don't want to make a comparison between Nigel and Kemi. I have great personal regard for her.
"Actually, I think she's done a very, very difficult job with courage and resilience. And I like her personally.
"I think that, unfortunately, whatever leader we have, the Conservative Party is finished as the principal opposition to the left."
Nigel Farage now only at 2/1 to become the next Prime Minister
Nigel Farage is the favourite to become the next Prime Minister
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Bookies are now only offering 2/1 odds for Nigel Farage to become the next Prime Minister.
Mr Farage's odds are at 2/1 on SkyBet and PaddyPower, meaning a £5 bet would only return £15.
His closest challengers, according to the bookies, are Wes Streeting at 13/2 and Andy Burnham at 7/1.
EXPLAINER - Who is Danny Kruger?
Danny Kruger is the newest Reform MP
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For those of you who do not know Danny Kruger, GB News has produced an explainer about the major defection announced today by Reform UK.
WATCH - Nigel Farage announces Danny Kruger has joined Reform UK
Watch the moment Nigel Farage announces Danny Kruger is defecting from the Conservatives to Reform UK.
In his announcement speech, Mr Kruger said: "I have been variously a member, an activist, an employee of the Conservative Party for over 20 years, and I have many friends in the party, many good and decent people, which is why it is so personally painful for me to be doing what I am doing today.
"There have been moments when I have been very proud to belong to the Tory party. In 2010, I was inspired by the Big Society, by school reform and welfare reform. I was thrilled by Brexit and by what Boris Johnson pulled off in 2019, but those were exceptions to the rule.
"The rule of our time in office was failure, bigger Government, social decline, low wages, high taxes and less of what ordinary people actually wanted.
"And now our country is entering the most profound set of crises in my lifetime, under a Government even worse, far worse, than the one it replaced.
"Crisis in the economy, crisis at the border, crisis in our streets, crisis in our military, crisis for young people. Yes, we are still a great country, and there are good reasons that so many migrants want to come here, but there are also reasons so many entrepreneurs and young people want to leave. Britain is not broken, but it is badly damaged. And so, in this crisis, something has got to give.
"I hoped, after our defeat last year, that the Conservative party would learn the obvious lesson that the old ways don't work, that centrism is not enough, that real change is needed.
"But now we have had a year of stasis and drift and the sham unity that comes from not doing anything bold or difficult or controversial, and the result is [clear] in the polls, and those lost voters are not coming back. And every day, more and more people are joining them in deserting the party that has failed.
"And so this is my tragic conclusion. The Conservative party is over, over as a national party, over as the principal opposition to the left."
Nigel Farage claims Met Police will NOT act on social media death threats
Nigel Farage has claimed that the Metropolitan Police will not investigate the death threats he received on TikTok following the murder of Charlie Kirk.
During a press conference unveiling the defection of Tory MP Danny Kruger to Reform UK, Mr Farage said: "On Friday, there were some very explicit threats posted on Tiktok for me to be killed, pretty sick in the light of what happened to Charlie Kirk but quite explicit.
"I have been told this morning by the Metropolitan Police that those posts don't meet the threshold for further action.
"So I think we are, without doubt, living in a two-tier country. It is extraordinary."
Nigel Farage to make 'major' announcement
Nigel Farage is due to make a 'major' announcement at 11am
| PAReform UK leader Nigel Farage is set to make a "major" announcement at 11am today.
Mr Farage posted on X: "I will make a key announcement live at 11am. Don't miss it."
According to YouGov, Reform is currently polling at 27 per cent, ahead of Labour, who sit at 21, and the Tories at 17.
Polish MEP Dominik Tarczynski calls out Sir Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan for staying silent on violence at other protests, but reacting to arrests at 'Unite the Kingdom'
Polish MEP Dominik Tarczynski has called out Sir Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan for staying silent on violence at other protests, but reacting to arrests at the "Unite the Kingdom" march.
Writing on social media, Sir Keir said: "People have a right to peacefully protest. It's our core of our country's values, but we will not stand for assaults on police officers doing their job, or for people feeling intimidated on our streets because of the colour of their skin or background.
"Britain is a nation proudly built on tolerance, diversity and respect. Our flag represents our diverse country and we will never surrender it to those that use it as a symbol of violence, fear and division."
Discussing the statement on GB News, Mr Tarczynski fumed: "At Notting Hill Carnival there were 528 arrests, weapons, 46, sexual offences 18.
"And now at Unite the Kingdom, arrests, 25, weapons zero, sexual offences zero. I didn't see Prime Minister condemning these kind of actions, why?"
WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH DOMINIK TARCZYNSKI ABOVE AND READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour of 'sneering at the erosion of free speech' as she vowed for fight back
Kemi Badenoch will launch her plan to stop the Right being silenced as she takes on Labour's approach to free speech.
The Conservative leader will announce her new policy task force, headed by Toby Young, and pledge to fight to preserve free speech.
It will aim to review laws which may restrict freedom of expression.
In a section in the Daily Mail, Mrs Badenoch warned that "offending someone has effectively been turned into a crime".
Alex Burghart calls for 'someone to take responsibility' with Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK-US ambassador
Alex Burghart, the Shadow Chancellor to the Duchy of Lancaster, has called for "someone to take responsibility" for Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK-US ambassador.
Responding to whether the Mr Mandelson, Jeffrey Epstein saga could overshadow the state visit of Donald Trump, Mr Burghart told GB News: "Absolutely, we were calling on the Government to just come clean about what has happened with the whole Mandelson affair so that it didn't overshadow this visit - this very important visit from the President of the United States.
"They haven't done that, and it has dragged into the start of this week, and we are going to be trying again today to get the Government to publish all of the Mandelson-Epstein files so that everybody can see what the Prime Minister knew, when he knew it, and how this appointment came to be made in the first place."
Should Sir Keir Starmer not come clean about the Mandelson-Epstein saga, Mr Burghart called for questions to be asked.
WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH MR BURGHART ABOVE
Liberal Democrats call for an independent inquiry into Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffery Epstein
The Liberal Democrats have called for an independent inquiry into Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
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The Liberal Democrats are calling for an independent inquiry into what was known about ex-US Ambassador Peter Mandelson's friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein at the time of his appointment, saying that victims must be "put first".
MP for Richmond Park Sarah Olney, the party's Cabinet Office spokeswoman, said an independent investigation is needed to uncover what was known, when and by whom, regarding Mr Mandelson's relationship to Epstein.
The Liberal Democrats are also calling for relevant text messages, WhatsApps, and emails to be handed to the inquiry for proper independent scrutiny of how the appointment was made.
Labour MP says Sir Keir Starmer will be 'gone next May'
Labour MP Richard Burgon said Sir Keir Starmer will be "gone next May" unless he "changes course immediately.
Mr Burgon told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme: "Lots of MPs are looking to the elections next May. Unfortunately, the opinion polls suggest they're going to be a complete disaster.
"I think it's inevitable that if May's elections go as people predict, and the opinion polls predict, then I think Starmer will be gone at that time.
"It feels like we are years and years into an unpopular Government, rather than a year into a Government that's just got rid of the Conservatives. We're losing votes to the left, we're going to be losing seats to the right.
"We face a real threat for the first time in our country's history of what I would consider to be a far-right extremist Government - it's the Prime Minister's duty to stop that happening. You can only do that by delivering for people who want real change, and if you can't do that, then of course, there's going to have to be change at the very top."
Mr Burgon continued: "The Prime Minister needs to change course immediately, otherwise, I'm pretty certain he'll be gone next May as it stands."
First Channel migrants to be deported under Sir Keir Starmer's 'one in, one out' deal
The first Channel migrants under Sir Keir Starmer's 'one in, one out' deal are set to leave
| PAThe first Channel migrants are set to be deported on flights under Sir Keir Starmer's "one in, one out" deal with France.
GB News understands that deportation flights will leave this week, but there are no confirmed reports that the first flight will leave today.
Asylum seekers who arrived in the UK on small boats last month have been issued with formal removal directions, telling them that they will be deported back to France within five days.
Some 100 were detained on arrival in the first two weeks of August before their names and details were passed to the French Government for approval.
Confirming the flights are taking off from next week, a Home Office spokesman said: "Under the new UK-France Treaty, people crossing in small boats can now be detained and removed to France.
"We expect the first returns to take place imminently. Protecting the UK border is our top priority. We will do whatever it takes to restore order to secure our borders."
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