Downing Street will tell Labour MPs to get behind tough new policies for asylum seekers as Shabana Mahmood is set to lay out brand new measures to tackle the small boats crisis.
Government officials are selling the Home Secretary's crackdown as the only way to restore public trust in the asylum system.
Officials have briefed reporters the reforms it will draw heavily on ideas used in Denmark, which has tight limits on family reunions and sends some refugees back if conditions improve in their home countries.
When asked if they were concerned on a repeat of the rebellion surrounding benefits reforms, a Downing Street spokesman any rebellions would not be tolerated.
A spokesman for the Prime Minister said: "The Government was elect on a mandate to secure our borders.
"While I’m not going to speculate ahead of the Home Secretary’s announcement, we are focused on the need to fix the mess we inherited and restore order and control to our asylum system."
However, some backbench MPs have expressed concern the bill would not pass in the Commons, with others worried about shedding votes to Sir Ed Davey's Liberal Democrats and Zack Polanski's Green Party.
One Labour MP told The Guardian: "Getting something this controversial through when strong would have been tough.
"But frankly any Labour MP that has seen their majority destroyed by the rise in the Lib Dems and Greens will likely say no. Weak governments don’t get to push through controversial policy."
Another added: "The policy of chasing Reform will not build confidence but fear and does not represent the values the Labour Party holds."
Middle earners still face £3,000 Budget hit – even after Rachel Reeves's income tax U-turn
The Chancellor is expected to target stealth taxes | GETTYBritons are being warned they could pay thousands more in tax even though income tax rates are not rising in the Budget later this month.
The Chancellor has abandoned plans to increase the headline rates on November 26, but is instead preparing changes that would leave middle-income workers paying significantly more through less visible means.
The move follows fears of a revolt within Labour over breaking election promises, with Downing Street reportedly worried about the political fallout for the Prime Minister.
GB News Personal Finance Correspondent Temie Laleye has broken down the numbers ahead of the Budget.
Reform UK removes two more councillors and concludes video leak investigation
Two more Reform UK councillors have been booted out as the party concludes its video leak investigation.
Reform UK took Kent County Council (KCC) with 57 out of 81 seats at the local elections in May, overturning a 30-year Tory majority.
It now has 48 councillors after removing nine, most of which appear to be related to a leaked video of KCC leader Linden Kemkaran shouting and swearing at her members.
Ex-Reform councillor Bill Barrett has called the expulsions "operation clean sweep" and claimed the KCC hierarchy wanted to get rid of councillors who challenged them.
Councillors Isabella Kemp (Sheppey) and Maxine Fothergill (Sevenoaks Rural North East) are the latest to be removed following their suspensions.
A Reform UK spokesman said: "Cllr Izzy Kemp has been expelled from Reform UK following an internal investigation into the leaking of confidential information.
"Cllr Maxine Fothergill has been expelled from Reform UK after an internal investigation found she had failed to disclose a serious matter to the party during vetting."
In the video leaked to The Guardian last month, Ms Kemkaran can be seen telling members to "f****** suck it up" when they disagree with her on policy decisions.
The Reform party investigation concluded Ms Kemp had created and administered a WhatsApp group where making a screen recording of the leaked meeting had been discussed.
It has been reported that Ms Kemp has also been sacked from her job as a part-time data protection officer with Reform UK.
Zarah Sultana being 'sabotaged' within Your Party, claim allies
Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana is at the centre of a row
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Allies of Your Party co-leader Zarah Sultana have suggested she is being "sabotaged" ahead of a leadership battle for the left-wing party.
It comes as Independent MP for Blackburn Adnan Hussain, resigned from the founding process of Your Party, hitting out at a culture of "persistent infighting, factionalism and a struggle for power".
The Coventry South MP is at the centre of a row after taking over a company that collected supporters' money while the party was being formally constituted.
The co-leader has insisted she is transferring it over in stages for legal reasons.
However, in a statement on social media last night, Your Party said it was "frustrated" that the bulk of the money was "beyond its reach" and that it was pursuing the full amount immediately.
A source close to her told Sky News: "It's unbelievable really.
"She's transferring money as promised, so it's available for conference, they know perfectly well they're demanding something impossible, and they wait until she's about to appear on BBC QT to use official party social media channels to publish that."
They added: "It's hard to interpret it as anything other than deliberate sabotage, because they're worried she'll win a leadership contest because her vision is much closer to what members are looking for."
Reform bags best win yet in election blitz as Nigel Farage romps to victory - but who was the biggest loser?
Reform UK recorded its highest-ever result while the Greens stepped up, and Labour failed to make a dent in a series of by-elections on Thursday.
It was in Chapel St Leonards ward, Lincolnshire, where Reform candidate Paul Sutton romped to victory, bagging 65.8 per cent of the vote.
The result surpassed the 65.3 per cent in Skelton East (Redcar & Cleveland) that Nigel Farage's party gained on October 9.
Our reporter Ben McCaffrey has broken down this result and all the others from another thrilling night of by-elections.
WATCH: Scottish Labour leader calls on Rachel Reeves to scrap two-child cap in Budget
On a visit to an entrepreneurial network in Glasgow, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar made clear his desires for Rachel Reeves to do away with the two-child benefit cap, among a list of Scottish priorities for the Chancellor’s consideration.
The Glasgow MSP toured Barclays’ Eagle Labs while talking to journalists about a red briefcase deal to secure Scotland’s economic prosperity.
Mr Sarwar said he wanted to be “really open about the demands” he would make to the Chancellor and Prime Minister in private, which rounded up into three key priorities: tackling child poverty; improving living standards; and an urgent appeal to avoid austerity.
Greens take aim at 'horrifically unpopular' Keir Starmer but admit they are 'not going to win an election'
A Green Party source as admitted while they may not win a General Election, they instead are aiming to "drag Labour into a better position."
One party insider told HuffPost: "Starmer is horrifically unpopular in the country, and no-one in his party actually supports him because he doesn’t actually have aims or ideas, he just promised he could win."
"The Greens are not going to win an election...But we can drag Labour into a better position on isues we care about. That’s part of the goal in itself."
Former councillor found guilty of stalking Penny Mordaunt
Edward Brandt was found guilty at Southampton Crown Court
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An ex-councillor has been found guilty of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt but acquitted of the more serious offence of stalking involving serious alarm or distress.
A jury convicted Edward Brandt of the lesser charge following a trial at Southampton Crown Court which heard that the former Conservative Party leadership candidate feared "sexual violence" and believed the 61-year-old was a "real threat."
The jury returned the guilty verdict by a majority of 10 to two.
The trial was told that Brandt sent at least 17 emails and three phone messages to Ms Mordaunt, as well as turning up at her Portsmouth constituency office out-of-hours between September 11 2023 and May 12 2024.
Brandt, who lived on the Isle of Wight at the time, failed to comply with the terms of a conditional caution issued in April 2024 which required him to complete a victim awareness course and not to contact Dame Penny, the trial heard.
The divorced father-of-two, who now lives in Lymington, Hampshire, then left two voicemail messages for her on May 6 and 10 and in one of the messages, he said: "I am going to go on gently knocking at your door in order to shake your hand, I am not giving up."
Brandt, who worked as a professional sailor, was also made subject to an interim stalking protection order at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on July 16 2024.
Dame Penny said in a statement to police that she "feared sexual violence" because of the defendant’s "creepy" behaviour.
Brandt wept and held his hands over his face after the verdicts were returned by the jury
Wes Streeting confirms he'll stand again in closely fought seat
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed he will stand in his London seat at the next election, despite a close fight from a pro-Gaza Independent candidate.
Mr Streeting held his Ilford North seat at last year's General Election with a majority of just 528 over pro-Palestinian campaigner Leanne Mohamad.
He told LBC: "I am certainly not going to give in to the hard left."
Jeremy Corbyn’s Your Party plunged deeper into crisis as Independent MP sensationally quits over ‘prejudice’ against Muslims
Jeremy Corbyn’s Your Party plunged deeper into crisis as Independent MP sensationally quits over ‘prejudice’ against Muslims
Independent MP Adnan Hussain has withdrawn from Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's Your Party, citing “veiled prejudice” against Muslim men.
In a statement released on his social media account, Mr Hussain said he believed in "building a political home with mass appeal" and wanted to challenge the "rise of far-right rhetoric, and the increasingly hostile, racist, and marginalising environment."
"Regrettably, the reality I encountered has been far from this vision," he wrote.
Rachel Reeves urged to scrap two-child benefit cap by Scottish Labour leader
The leader of Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar, has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap the two-child benefit cap in the Budget later this month
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The leader of Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar, has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap the two-child benefit cap in the Budget later this month.
Mr Sarwar told PA that he wanted to ensure the Budget would not see a “return to austerity”, reduced energy bills and tackled child poverty - which he said could be done by ending the cap.
Speaking during a visit in Glasgow, the Scottish Labour leader said: “I think three things have to come from that Budget. It has to be a budget that confronts child poverty, and that’s why I want to see the end of the two-child benefit cap.
“It has to improve living standards, that’s why we’ve got to have a package to lower energy bills.
“And third, we can’t return to austerity like we had under the Conservatives.
“That has to be the fundamentally different approach this Labour Government takes.”
With Ms Reeves' reported income tax U-turn, Mr Sarwar was keen to weigh in: “I’ve always said… I don’t support income tax rises, I’ve been clear on that for a number of years.”
WATCH: Kemi Badenoch slams 'completely irresponsible' Labour government
MP blasts police response after Amazon driver walks into Essex home: 'Not good enough!'
James McMurdock has slammed the police after an Amazon delivery driver was filmed walking into his home in Essex.
The Independent MP shared footage of the incident at his house in Basildon, showing a man in a black jacket ring the doorbell, before entering moments later. Another voice off-screen can be heard exclaiming "woah" as the worker quickly apologises and retreats outside.
Mr McMurdock told the People's Channel he was fortunate to be in the property at the time.
Lib Dems demand Rachel Reeves 'comes clean' about Budget plans
The Liberal Democrats have demanded Rachel Reeves “comes clean” about her plans for income tax rates ahead of the Budget later this month.
Lib Dem Treasury spokeswoman Sarah Olney said: “The Chancellor gave a press conference to trail her income tax hikes.
“She must come before the British public today, unroll that particular pitch and come clean on what on earth is going on at the Treasury.”
She also added that freezing or reducing tax thresholds would be “nothing more than smoke and mirrors and a broken promise in all but name”.
Downing Street insists Rachel Reeves' speech last week 'still stands' despite apparent U-turn
Rachel Reeves gave a speech last week
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Downing Street has insisted that the Rachel Reeves' speech on November 4 "still stands" amid speculation she has U-turned on her plans to raise income tax rates.
The Prime Minister's spokesman said: "The Chancellor has been clear on the need to deliver stability in the public finances.
"As she said last week, one of the objectives of the Budget is to build more resilient public finances with the headroom to withstand global turbulence, which would give businesses the confidence to invest and leaving the Government freer to act when the situation calls for it.
"And in two weeks’ time, the Chancellor will deliver a Budget that takes the fair choices to build strong foundations to secure Britain’s future.”
"She was very clear about the challenges the country faces and her priorities in addressing those challenges. All of that still stands."
PM labelled ‘never-here Keir’ by own colleagues after it emerges he’s spent 1 in 6 days abroad
PM labelled ‘never-here Keir’ by own colleagues after it emerges he’s spent 1 in 6 days abroad
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Sir Keir Starmer has been nicknamed "never-here Keir" by his own colleagues as he racks up the air miles while in No10.
The Prime Minister will have spent around one-sixth of his leadership trotting the globe on foreign trips, and has been warned to re-focus his attentions to the UK.
It has been said that ministers have called for Mr Starmer to "get off the plane" as he continues to break records - he is Britain's most travelled Prime Minister.
Wes Streeting admits him and Keir Starmer 'extremely frustrated' at leadership row while backing Morgan McSweeney
Wes Streeting said he and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer were both “extremely frustrated” about the leadership row which has shocked those at the top of the Government, and has given Morgan McSweeney his vote of confidence.
“I think the Prime Minister and I are both in the same boat here of being extremely frustrated because this is a total distraction," Mr Streeting told LBC radio.
Then, when asked if he had confidence in Mr McSweeney, who has been accused of anonymously briefing the media over the leadership row, the Health Secretary replied: “Of course I do.”
Mr Streeting continued by defending his position, amid reports he was trying to oust Mr Starmer: “I’m not going anywhere. I’m not going to give in to the people who tried to take me out.”
He was also questioned about an older clip that showed him suggesting he would be the prime minister in 2028.
Mr Streeting said: “As has often been said, it will be my sense of humour that will ultimately do for me one day. But if you don’t back yourself, who will?”
Majority of Britons oppose any income tax rates increase, YouGov poll shows
A YouGov poll has shown that the majority of Britons oppose any income tax increase
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A new YouGov poll has highlighted that the majority of Britons oppose any income tax rate increase.
Almost two thirds (64 per cent) are opposed to a 1p increase in the basic rate.
Around three quarters of Britons (75-76 per cent) would be against larger increases of 2.5p or 5p.
Just 16 per cent of Britons saying they support a 22.5 per cent basic rate, while only 12 per cent are in favour of a 25 per cent rate.
The research of 6,412 people was carried out from October 26-30.
Wes Streeting welcomes income tax U-turn
Wes Streeting has welcomed Rachel Reeves' reported income tax U-turn
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting has welcomed the reported U-turn over plans to increase income tax rates in this month's Budget.
Mr Streeting told LBC Radio: “I’m not in favour of breaking manifesto pledges.
“I think that trust in politics and politicians is low and it’s part of our responsibility to not only rebuild our economy and rebuild our public services, but to rebuild trust in politics itself.
“The fact that the Chancellor – and we’re going on speculation here – but the fact that the Chancellor was reported as even considering breaking manifesto commitments tells you two things: Firstly, the public finances are under real pressure, and secondly she is fundamentally, unequivocally, committed to her fiscal rules and so therefore she’s got some invidious choices to make, and she’s weighing those up.
“I’ve not spoken to the Chancellor overnight. I’ve seen the reports this morning that she’s no longer planning to increase income tax.
“I think what the news overnight has shown is that people speculate on the Budget but ultimately you don’t know what’s in it until the day it’s delivered, and that includes the Cabinet, by the way. So we will all have to wait and see.”
WATCH: Stuart Andrew MP 'warned' Health Secretary Wes Streeting about NHS pay demands
Rachel Reeves isn't ‘playing fast and loose with people’s money’ says Lisa Nandy
Rachel Reeves will not “play fast and loose with people’s money”, Lisa Nandy said, as reports emerge the Chancellor is set to scrap the proposed income tax hike in the upcoming Budget.
She explained to the BBC: “What I can tell you is as somebody who sits around that Cabinet table, who has discussions with Rachel and has known her for a long time, is that she won’t play fast and loose with people’s money.
“She does take her promises seriously, and she will do everything that she can to make sure that those choices are the fairest possible choices.”
WATCH: Lib Dem MP Anne Sabine says BBC should be 'held accountable' but is 'very happy' they're not giving in to Donald Trump
Lisa Nandy says BBC will deal with Donald Trump legal action with 'seriousness it demands'
Lisa Nandy has said she is confident that the BBC is dealing with the threat of legal action from President Donald Trump with the "seriousness" that it requires.
Ms Nandy told the BBC: “The BBC, as you know, is independent of Government and so they are having those direct discussions with the US administration and with their own lawyers, but I have been speaking daily to the chair of the board, the director-general and other senior leadership within the BBC.
“I am confident that they’re gripping this with the seriousness that it demands.
“They’ve consulted lawyers and they believe that there is no grounds for defamation, not least because the programme was not aired in the United States, because there were other voices on the programme that spoke in support of the president, and because he went on to win that election during which the programme was aired.
“Nevertheless, the senior leadership at the highest levels believed that this was a really serious editorial failing.“That is the basis on which they have apologised to the president, and apologised to Parliament and the public as well.”
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves SCRAP hated income tax raid plans in panic over voter fury
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have scrapped their highly contentious plans to raise income tax
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Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have scrapped their highly contentious plans to raise income tax over fears of voter fury - and amid the prospect of a Labour coup.
With just 12 days remaining until Ms Reeves's "nightmare before Christmas" Budget, officials have told the Financial Times the Downing Street duo have committed to a major U-turn and returned to the confines of Labour's manifesto.
It is said the pair "ripped up" proposals to raise the basic and higher rates of income tax specifically over fears of angering MPs and the electorate.
Exactly a week ago, the Chancellor wrote to the Office for Budget Responsibility confirming that hiking the levy would be among the "major measures" announced on November 26.
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