Small boat migrants could have their human rights claims heard in France, Lisa Nandy has said, despite being sent back under the new return deal.
The culture secretary said human rights claims pursued by migrants in an attempt to avoid deportation "will be heard in France".
Nandy's comments have led to fresh confusion, with them contradicting the terms of the one-in, one-out returns deal.
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The treaty states that although France must provide evidence within its jurisdiction in legal proceedings in Britain, the UK "shall not seek France's participation in legal proceedings to which this article applies".
It added that Britain "confirms that at the time of their transfer, that person will not have an outstanding human rights claim".
Asked whether human rights claims present a loophole to the returns deal, Nandy explained to Sky News: "That's not the case at all... the deal that we've struck will allow people with us to send people back to France who have human rights claims. Those claims will be heard in France.
"I know that the Conservative Party has been saying that this is a loophole. It isn't, and we're really confident about that."
WATCH: Human rights lawyer tells Martin Daubney that Labour’s migrant deal is 'pointless'
A human rights solicitor has dismissed Labour's new migration agreement with France as "pointless" during an appearance on GB News.
Shoaib Khan told presenter Martin Daubney that the recently implemented "one in, one out" arrangement would achieve minimal results in addressing Channel crossings.
The one in, one out agreement with France became operational yesterday and has been described as "ground breaking" but it contains numerous provisions that could prevent deportations from proceeding.
Sir Keir Starmer says Palestine Action 'targeted Jewish-owned businesses'
Sir Keir Starmer says Palestine Action specifically targeted "Jewish-owned" businesses as he defended the Government’s ban on the group.
The Prime Minister said Labour had evidence the group had a history of break-ins, sabotage and targeting Jewish-owned businesses.
A source told The Times: "[Starmer] said, 'it’s not just the RAF bases, they’ve planned and attacked Jewish-owned businesses.' He said there were some incidents that were well known, and others that were not."
Labour's 'colossal' borrowing and spending is fuelling their own debt crisis, says Mel Stride
The Shadow Chancellor has launched a scathing attack on the Government's economic management, accusing Labour of reckless fiscal policies that threaten Britain's financial stability.
Mel Stride warned that mounting Government debt has reached its "peak level since the 1960s", with taxpayers now facing an enormous burden from interest payments.
Sir Ed Davey says Donald Trump 'needs to do the right thing' over Gaza
Sir Ed Davey has said President Donald Trump needs to "do the right thing" and pressure Israel to not occupy the entirety of Gaza.
The leader of the Liberal Democrats said: "Netanyahu's latest proposals for the occupation of all of Gaza are utterly horrifying.
"If realised, they will only wreak yet more destruction on Gazans, while gravely endangering the lives of the hostages still held in Hamas' captivity.
"Keir Starmer needs to pick up the phone to President Trump ahead of the Israeli security cabinet's meeting tomorrow, and get him to do the right thing, by placing genuine pressure on Netanyahu to drop these proposals.
"Only renewed diplomacy can end the suffering in Gaza and get the hostages home. Rather than sitting on its hands, the UK Government needs to show leadership in this moment."
Andy Burnham 'eyeing up' return to Parliament in 2029
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
| PAAndy Burnham is "eyeing" a return to Parliament after his third term as Greater Manchester mayor finishes in 2028, according to Labour sources.
Allies close to Burnham, who served as the MP for Leigh from 2001 to 2017, are exploring ways to get the former Health Secretary a parliamentary seat at the next general election, reports Guido Fawkes.
It has also been suggested he may throw his hat in the ring for any leadership challenge that may arise, should a vacancy appear.
Recent Ipsos polling has Burnham beating Sir Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting among the public on the question of who would be a good Labour leader.
WATCH: Chris Philp tears into Labour as more than 150 migrants arrive in Dover just one day after France exchange deal begins
Chris Philp has hit out at the "disgraceful" ushering of migrants into British waters by the French, just one day after Sir Keir Starmer's exchange deal with France began.
Speaking to GB News during his patrol of the Dover port, the Shadow Home Secretary declared it is "completely wrong" for the French to be "escorting" migrants into Britain.
Philp's investigation revealed continued migrant activity, contradicting claims from the Prime Minister about the deal's deterrent effect.
Greens say protests outside migrant hotels are 'unacceptable'
The Green Party has called for solidarity with asylum seekers as it called protests outside suspected migrant hotels "unacceptable..
The party's spokeswoman for policing and domestic safety Amanda Onwuemene said: "The unrest we are seeing outside hotels housing asylum seekers and in our communities is unacceptable.
"These protests are the result of the deliberate spread of myths and lies about asylum seekers and refugees and are being stoked by the far right.
"The Green party stands in solidarity with all those who are using their right to seek asylum and who must be feeling unsafe and frightened at this time. We must remember our basic humanity.
"Those coming to this country to flee violence include mothers with their children, as well as people of all ages who have endured unimaginable trauma.
"We have a duty to offer compassion and sanctuary, not fear and intimidation."
Labour's 'disturbing' Jimmy Savile jibe at Nigel Farage is 'political point scoring'
Labour's 'disturbing' Jimmy Savile jibe at Nigel Farage is 'political point scoring', victims' lawyer warns | GETTY/PA
Labour's claims about Nigel Farage being "on the side" of Jimmy Savile are a "disturbing" example of "political point scoring", the lawyer for the victims has said.
Alan Collins, the head of the abuse team at Hugh James Solicitors, criticised Jess Phillips for "playing the Savile name" after the Safeguarding Minister claimed Farage would enable sex offenders by repealing the Online Safety Act.
The Reform UK leader's opposition to the controversial legislation centres around angst about free speech being infringed upon, including in immigration debates.
Rachel Reeves under fire over Heathrow airport expansion as 'economic case is questionable'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has come under fire over her plans to create another runway at London Heathrow airport.
A coalition of leading economists and transport specialists has challenged the Government's aviation expansion strategy in correspondence sent to Reeves and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
The group includes sixteen university economics professors and argues that projected economic gains from expanding airports remain "at best uncertain".
Their intervention follows the Government endorsement of substantial growth plans at multiple UK airports, including Heathrow and Luton.
Reform polling at highest ever voting intention
Reform polling at its highest ever voting intention
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Reform UK has climbed to 31 per cent in the polls, the joint highest ever recorded.
It polls Reform nine percentage points in front of Labour, with the Tories falling to the lowest recorded at 18 per cent.
The Liberal Democrats came through in fourth with 14 per cent, and the Greens are at seven per cent.
Hundreds of migrants flood towards UK just hours after Sir Keir Starmer's returns deal came into effect
A day after Sir Keir Starmer's Government announced the signing of a migrant returns deal with France, people smuggling gangs have given their response, sending hundreds more migrants into the English Channel.
The first group of at least 60 migrants have been picked up by the Border Force vessel Typhoon.
It is now en route to Dover harbour, and migrants are expected to arrive on British shores early this afternoon.
Starmer had vowed to fix Britain's "broken asylum system" by signing up to the deal with France.
Sir Keir Starmer 'does not recognise' figures suggesting the Government will need to raise taxes
Sir Keir Starmer 'does not recognise' figures suggesting the Government will need to raise taxes
| PASir Keir Starmer said he "does not recognise" figures that suggest his Government will need to raise taxes in the autumn budget.
Speaking during a visit to Milton Keynes, the Prime Minister said: "Some of the figures that are being put out are not figures that I recognise, but the budget won't be until later in the year, and that's why we'll have the forecast then and we'll set out our plans.
"What's really important is that I'm very clear about our focus, which will be on living standards and making sure that people feel better-off, partly because more money is coming into their pocket in the first place through better wages, and partly because we're bearing down on costs like mortgages and other costs to everyday families."
His comments come after a new £50billion black hole in the public finances.
Junior doctors agree on a 'window for negotiations' with Wes Streeting
Junior doctors agree on a 'window for negotiations' with Wes Streeting
| PAResident doctors in England have agreed a "window for negotiations" with Health Secretary Wes Streeting, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said.
Dr Ross Nieuwoudt and Dr Melissa Ryan, co-chairs of the union's resident doctors committee, met witthe Health Secretary, following a five-day strike by the medics in a dispute over pay.
In a joint statement, Dr Nieuwoudt and Dr Ryan said: "We met yesterday with Streeting to once again reiterate what is needed to bring this dispute to an end. We were very clear about the determination of resident doctors to return to a fair level of pay.
"Our conversation was informative, and we feel that we have achieved a greater mutual understanding than in previous talks.
"We have agreed on a window for negotiations, which we hope the Government will use wisely."
Keir Starmer faces sleaze row over Labour 'offering £30k cash for access deal'
Sir Keir Starmer has been hit with a fresh sleaze row after a group linked to the Labour Party was accused of offering businesses private meetings with "an influential Labour figure".
The Labour Infrastructure Forum, which is run by lobbyists, is said to have offered a number of sponsorship packages to businesses since it launched last summer.
Deals included £7,850 plus VAT for a "private breakfast/dinner round table with an influential Labour figure", £11,750 plus VAT for a "parliamentary panel event with key policymakers", and between £21,500 and £30,000 plus VAT to sponsor a "Westminster drinks reception".
The Times revealed that the think tank is not a lobbying company or officially part of the Labour Party.
However, the group is closely connected with a number of high-profile Labour MPs, including Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones and Northampton South MP Mike Reader.
An LIF spokesman said: "LIF is a think tank, does not engage in consultant lobbying and does not have clients, and is therefore not required by law to register with the ORCL.
"This is clear on LIF's website and in any communications or contractual arrangements with potential sponsors.
"Like all think tanks, LIF seeks sponsorship to operate and cover costs, and does so on a case-by-case basis.
"LIF does not endorse any of its sponsors' products or services. LIF's policy work is entirely editorially independent from any sponsorship and solely expresses the views of LIF's executive."
A Labour Party spokesman said: "Commercial partnerships at events are a long-standing practice and have no bearing on party or Government policy.
"The party fully complies with all rules relating to the reporting of donations."
Kemi Badenoch says Liz Truss is the reason for the Tory spending crisis
Kemi Badenoch says Liz Truss is the reason for the Tory spending crisis
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has hit back at former Prime Minister Liz Truss, saying she is to blame for huge overspending by the previous Tory Government.
Truss accused Badenoch of failing to tell the truth about the last Government's mistakes over the weekend, including "profligate Covid spending".
Badenoch answered back, telling ITV Anglia: "As a former Prime Minister and a former Foreign Secretary, she carries quite a lot of that blame.
"The party's now under new leadership. I wasn't in charge during those 14 years, she was. That's a criticism that she's probably levelling at herself."
The war of words started when Badenoch said Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are making bigger errors than Truss and had not learnt the lessons of her mini budget.
WATCH: Conservative MP Joe Robertson says people have become 'weary' of 'gimmicks' to stop the migrant crisis
Conservative MP Joe Robertson says people have become "weary" of "gimmicks" to stop the migrant crisis in Britain.
Speaking to GB News on Labour's one in, one out plans, Robertson said: "People have become very, very weary of Governments of different colours coming up with these gimmicks and expecting to hoodwink people.
"One in, one out. I mean, it does what it says on the tin. One in, one out is not going to reduce the number of migrants in this country."
Rachel Reeves warned tax rises will be needed to 'fill £51billion black hole in public finances'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that she will have to raise taxes in the autumn budget to fill a £51billion black hole in public finances.
Major economic think tank, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) stated that weak economic activity, U-turns on welfare cuts and significant borrowing mean Reeves is on track to miss one of her fiscal rules by £41.2billion in 2029-30.
The group said: "Substantial adjustments in the autumn budget will be needed if the Chancellor is to remain compliant with her fiscal rules."
The report has caused speculation over how the Government may look to boost tax revenues in the autumn.
Professor Stephen Millard, NIESR's deputy director for macroeconomics, said: "Things are not looking good for the Chancellor, who will need to either raise taxes or reduce spending or both in the October budget if she is to meet her fiscal rules."
NIESR said if the Government extended the income tax threshold beyond 2028, it would generate around £8.2billion, which is significantly below what is required.
To fill the black hole, Reeves would have to raise basic and higher rates of income tax by five percentage points, according to the group.
Liberal Democrats call for YouTube adverts to be vetted in the same way as traditional media outlets
The Liberal Democrats have called for YouTube adverts to be vetted like traditional media to protect consumers against harmful content.
The party said adverts on the streaming service should be screened for "harmful and misleading content" and fall under regulation from Ofcom.
Culture spokesman Max Wilkinson MP told the BBC the social media platform is operating under a "lighter touch" advertising regime.
Wilkinson said: "Regulations need to catch up with the reality of how people are watching content, and unscrupulous advertisers must not be allowed to use loopholes to exploit people.
"We cannot allow a two-tier system where traditional broadcasters face robust scrutiny, while a digital giant like YouTube is allowed to mark its own homework."
YouTube is now the second most-watched media service, according to an annual Ofcom report.
Sir Keir Starmer announces £88million package for youth clubs and schools
Sir Keir Starmer announces £88million package for youth clubs and schools
| PASir Keir Starmer has announced an £88million package for youth clubs and schools, warning children are "too often isolated at home".
Downing Street said the funding will be used to deliver services like music lessons to help young people who are "detached from the real world".
Organisations such as the Scouts and Guides will receive £7.5million to offer more places in local communities.
A further £30.5million will support youth club infrastructure in areas with the highest levels of child poverty.
An additional £22.5million over three years will fund extra-curricular activities in some 400 schools.
Announcing the package, Starmer said: "Growing up today is hard for young people.
"As they navigate their way through the online world, too often they find themselves isolated at home and disconnected from their communities. As a Government, we have a duty to act on this worrying trend.
"Today's investment is about offering a better alternative: transformative, real-world opportunities that will have an impact in communities across the country, so young people can discover something new, find their spark and develop the confidence and life skills that no algorithm can teach."
Council blasted for vow to be 'utterly committed' to migrant hotels despite protests from locals
A protest at Waterlooville in July | XA council has come under fire after they said they were "utterly committed" to asylum seeker accommodation, despite protests from residents.
The Home Office had proposed to house 35 people in flats above shops in Waterlooville, Havant in Hampshire.
However, protests broke out last week against the plans to provide accommodation for couples and parents seeking asylum.
Now, Havant Borough Council (HBC) has submitted an official response to accommodation in Waterlooville town centre as proposed by the Home Office.
The council said the site is currently not compliant with fire regulations and therefore currently not suitable for housing.
In addition, a spokesman for the council said they would like to engage in further discussion over the level of support that would be provided to keep people safe and to aid community cohesion.
However, the plans were criticised by local MP and former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who said the plans showed the council was "out of touch".
Reform UK takes battle to Labour heartlands in 48 hours as Nigel Farage's party tries to prove doubters wrong
Reform UK is set to battle with Labour over the next few days as Nigel Farage's party looks to prove the doubters wrong after failing to defend seats in its first three by-elections.
It comes after the party lost seats it was defending in Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Durham.
Farage's party currently holds a seat in Easington and Shotton, however, after Councillor John Bailey resigned due to ill health, it is now up for grabs.
The newly led Reform UK Durham Council saw the party secure a landslide victory in May after claiming 65 seats.
The other seats up for grabs on Thursday are Labour-held and both spurred by deaths to its incumbent councillors at Cannock Chase Council's Hednesford Green Heath ward and Carmarthenshire Council's Llangennech ward.
UK-France migrant deal opens door to 'asylum seekers' STAYING in Britain - as EU handed veto over returns
Migrants arriving in Kent | PABritain and France's "one in, one out" migrant returns deal is feared to be riddled with loopholes which could see asylum seekers staying in the UK.
Under the deal, migrants will be ineligible for deportation if they have outstanding human rights claims, other legal challenges, or claim they are under 18.
The treaty, which came into effect on Tuesday, also hands France and other EU member states a veto over which individuals are returned.
France must give a response within 28 days for each migrant Britain intends to return.
But if the French ignore Britain's requests, the migrants must remain in the UK - even if they have arrived here illegally.
The deal's small print revealed that British taxpayers will be forced to pay for all transportation costs for migrants transferred to and from France.
Meanwhile, the Home Secretary has refused to comment on exactly how many people will be sent back.