The Home Secretary has branded efforts to frustrate the France returns deal as "intolerable" and vows to appeal yesterday's court decision.
An Eritrean migrant won his High Court bid to have his removal from the UK temporarily blocked, meaning he was not deported to France today.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: "Last minute attempts to frustrate a removal are intolerable, and I will fight them at every step.
"Migrants suddenly deciding that they are a modern slave on the eve of their removal, having never made such a claim before, make a mockery of our laws and this country’s generosity.
"I will fight to end vexatious, last-minute claims. I will robustly defend the British public’s priorities in any court. And I will do whatever it takes to secure our border."
The first deportation flight was set to depart under the Government’s “one in, one out” policy today.
The Home Office confirms, for a third day, that no migrants have left for France.
Robert Jenrick slams judge who wished 7/7 mastermind 'all the best' as 'completely unacceptable'
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has tabled a parliamentary motion condemning a judge who wished the mastermind behind the 7/7 tube bombings in London "all the best".
Sir Robert Jay is said to have made the remarks to Al-Qaeda terrorist Haroon Aswat during proceedings in the High Court.
Aswat was jailed for 20 years in the US after he admitted conspiring to set up a terrorist training camp in Oregon.
After being deported to the UK in 2022 after completing his sentence in the US, he was detained under the Mental Health Act.
Mr Jenrick told GB News: "These comments were completely unacceptable.
"Justice Jay should be ashamed of himself. Judges aren’t beyond scrutiny.
"When they fall short of the standards the public expect, they should be held accountable."
Chris Philp defends Tory record as GB News star points out party ‘let in millions’
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has acknowledged that the Conservative Party made grave errors on immigration during their time in Government, describing their previous approach as a "really big, serious mistake" during a challenging interview on GB News.
The senior Tory figure faced tough questioning from GB News reporter Steven Edginton about his party's immigration record whilst defending their new strategy under Kemi Badenoch's leadership.
Mr Philp insisted the Conservatives have developed comprehensive and practical solutions to address both past failures and future challenges.
Chris Philp admits to immigration disaster in brutal GB News grilling
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp was left squirming in a GB News interview after admitting that not a single migrant was removed to Rwanda during the Conservatives’ time in office.
The confession came under pressure from GB News reporter Steven Edginton, who repeatedly pressed him on the effectiveness of the much-trumpeted deportation scheme.
Speaking in a GB News Original interview, Steven Edginton asked: "How many illegal migrants were deported to Rwanda during the period in which you were in Government?"
Jeremy Corbyn slams State Visit in GB News interview 'there is no reason for him to be here'
Jeremy Corbyn has arrived at the anti-Trump protests in London and told Britain's News Channel that there is "no reason" for the American President's State Visit.
Speaking to Britain's News Channel, the leader of Your Party said:" Well, it's an unusual ever second state visit for the same person. Very strange.
"And he's not actually meeting anybody on this trip. He's just a choreographed visit for the benefit of American television. We're showing us a few people here that would like to tell him something different."
Asked why he attended the protests, he said: "It's to show that there's an alternative to economic division, social division and the rise of racism in our society."
Zack Polanski brands Trump's State Visit as 'absolutely outrageous'
Leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski has given a speech at a rally
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Leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski said the pomp and ceremony of Donald Trump’s second state visit is “absolutely outrageous".
Speaking at a rally where the Metropolitan Police estimated up to 5,000 people are in attendance, Mr Polanski said: "Of course, we should have a relationship with the American president who’s democratically elected, but to give him a state visit, millions of pounds spent on security, a red carpet, the pomp and ceremony of everything that’s happening – that’s absolutely outrageous.
"We had racist marches on our streets this Saturday. And, actually, that’s a moment that Keir Starmer should be in front and centre outside Downing Street, essentially bringing the country together.
"What we’re seeing is this rolling out the red carpet for a man who absolutely does not represent British values."
Reform UK's first Labour defection says 'more will follow'
Reform UK’s first Labour defection Mason Humberstone has said his decision to join Nigel Farage’s movement was "simple".
Mr Humberstone joined Christopher Hope on GB News to discuss his move, admitting he would have “lost his conscience” had he remained a part of Sir Keir Starmer’s party.
He also suggested more Labour colleagues will follow as they grow increasingly disillusioned with Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.
"I have come to a stark reality”, he said.
Latest migrant crossings figures as ZERO migrants deported under deal
Over 31,000 migrants have made the journey so far this year
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Over 31,000 migrants have made the journey so far this year, a record number for this point in the year since data collection began in 2018.
The Home Office has confirmed that no migrants have been deported under the Government’s “one in, one out” policy agreed with France in July.
Reacting to the failed flights, Reform UK's Head of Policy Zia Yusuf told GB News: "This is of no surprise to anyone.
"This Labour government is wasting taxpayers’ money on a completely hollow and unworkable scheme.
"Without leaving the ECHR, disapplying international treaties like the 1951 Refugee Convention and a total legal reset, no government will be able to get deportations off the ground.
‘Landmark Bill’ abolishing Scotland’s not proven verdict passes
Legislation which will abolish the unique not proven verdict in Scotland’s courts has been passed at Holyrood.
The scrapping of the third verdict – which dates back to the 17th century – is one of a number of measures in wide-ranging legislation which seeks to reform Scotland’s justice system.
Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance said the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill would make "fundamental and meaningful changes" to the system.
It comes after concerns had been raised about the not-proven verdict, which allows juries to find the case against someone not proven.
No Prime Minister's Question time today
The President and the First Lady have been hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla
| PAMost MPs returned to their constituencies yesterday, as recess means that no debate or votes will take place in the Commons until Parliament returns on October 13.
The MPs will use this time to attend their party conferences around the UK.
Party conference dates:
- Labour - Liverpool - September 28 - October 1
- The Liberal Democrats - Bournemouth - September 27 - 28
- Greens - Brighton October 3 - 6
- Tories - Manchester - October 5 - 8
Meanwhile, Donald Trump is being hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla on his unprecedented second state visit.
The US President will meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer tomorrow.
Labour councillor defects to Reform becoming first direct switch between two parties
A Labour councillor has become the first from Keir Starmer's party in England to defect to Reform UK.
Mason Humberstone, who represents the Old Town ward on Stevenage Borough Council, has joined Nigel Farage's party, saying Labour is "without vision, mired in scandal, and too often speaking for a metropolitan elite."
Taking to social media, Councillor Humberstone said: "I’ve battled with this decision for some time. But deep down, I know it’s the right call.
"It isn’t ordinary, hardworking people in Stevenage and across our country who’ve left Labour, Labour has left us.
"When policies harm the British people and weaken our democracy, I cannot in good conscience support them. As Stevenage’s youngest councillor, I entered politics to serve with integrity and respect.
"Today, I know I join a party that will put the British people and our great nation first. I feel proud to be part of this team and ready to get to work."
First opinion poll into Zack Polanski's leadership revealed
The newest of the main party leaders, Zack Polanski, made greater visibility for the Green Party a core part of his leadership campaign.
While 70 per cent of Britons may currently say they do not have an opinion of Mr Polanski, this is lower than that of his predecessors, Carla Denyer (77 per cent) and Adrian Ramsay (82 per cent) in August.
According to the poll, one in five Britons have an unfavourable opinion of Mr Polanski, up eight points from August, double the 10 per cent who see him favourably, up four, giving the Green leader a net score of -10 per cent.
Sadiq Khan blasted over 'student politics' as Donald Trump swipe sparks fury: 'Embarrassing!'
Sir Sadiq Khan has been accused of "embarrassing" Britain following his attack on Donald Trump.
Speaking to GB News, Conservative MP for Hornchurch and Upminster Julia Lopez hit out at the Mayor of London, saying he is guilty of "student politics" after he accused the US President of "fanning the flames of divisive, far-right politics".
Keir Starmer's Cabinet in crisis as Yvette Cooper breaks ranks and blames No10 for Lord Mandelson scandal
Yvette Cooper has seemingly blamed Downing Street for appointing Lord Mandelson to the US ambassador post.
The Foreign Secretary broke ranks and made it clear her department had not been involved in checking Mandelson’s appropriateness for the role before it was announced.
Formal security vetting, overseen by the Foreign Office (FCDO) had only taken place after the appointment was made public.
Ex-Labour councillor charged after MPs blackmailed over explicit photos
Oliver Steadman is a former Labour councillor | ISLINGTON COUNCILA former Labour councillor has been charged with blackmail and communications offences over explicit photos.
The scandal, known as the Westminster "honeytrap", relates to alleged unwarranted demands for the phone numbers of up to 12 individuals.
Oliver Steadman, 28, was charged with one count of blackmail and five counts of improper use of a public electronic communications network.
Zack Polanski pledges to 'stand up' to Donald Trump and Nigel Farage
Green Party leader Zack Polanski said he would be “standing up to the bully Donald Trump and his poodle, Nigel Farage” before joining protesters in London.
Mr Polanski said: "Donald Trump comes to Britain seeking credibility and to whitewash his own complicity in the genocide unfolding in Gaza.
"While the vast majority unite against Trump and everything he stands for, there will be one man who wants us to welcome him with open arms: Nigel Farage.
"Farage pretends to be a man of the people, but he’s really just a man of the super rich. Like Trump he seeks power, influence and money over all else.
"Our country has a proud tradition of standing up for the underdog.
"Today, that means standing alongside every child in Gaza; with all those in detention camps on the borders of the United States and with each and every one of those growing up in poverty here in Britain. And standing up to the bully Donald Trump and his poodle, Nigel Farage."
Watch Christopher Hope’s snap analysis after 'significant moment' for Nigel Farage
Watch as GB News's Political Editor Christopher Hope reports on the first direct defection from the Labour Party to Reform UK.
Chopper says that in a move that could prove to be a "significant moment" for Nigel Farage, Labour Councillor Mason Humberstone has crossed the divide.
The GB News reporter says Mr Farage will be hopeful more will do so in the months to come.
Daisy Cooper accuses Labour of 'throwing in the towel' ahead of Trump visit
Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper has accused Labour of capitulating to "unreliable" Donald Trump.
The St Albans MP told The Guardian: "It looks like the government has thrown in the towel instead of fighting to stand up for the UK steel industry.
"We were told US tariffs on UK steel would be lifted completely, now that’s turned out to be yet another promise Trump has reneged on.
"It just shows Trump is an unreliable partner and that rewarding a bully only gets you so far.
"The best way to protect our economy is to stand with our allies in Europe and the Commonwealth and end Trump’s damaging trade war for good."
Zia Yusuf claims 'Starmer's gone' over ECHR stance
Reform UK's Head of Policy Zia Yusuf said Sir Keir is 'gone'
| REUTERSReform UK's Head of Policy Zia Yusuf has made the claim that "Starmer's gone" over the Government's refusal to quit the European Convention on Human Rights.
Mr Yusuf wrote on social media: "He would also need to pass legislation to disapply all international treaties that would then be used to frustrate deportations - eg 1951 Refugee Convention.
"He also needs to repeal Human Rights Act and grant Home Secretary sweeping detention powers.
"Anything short of this, enforced removals will not happen at any meaningful scale. Zero chance he does any of this, just like the Tories. So yeah, Starmer’s gone."
Local Labour group hits back at Mason Humberstone defection
The Stevenage Labour group has hit back after the defection of Councillor Mason Humberstone to Reform UK.
A local Labour party source told The Bishop's Stortford Independent: "Mason showed a lot of promise and potential when he joined the party, but the reality is he fell extremely below the mark."
Stevenage’s Labour MP Kevin Bonavia backed calls for a by-election and said he was "deeply disappointed" that Cllr Humberstone had moved to a party which "thrives on fear and division and has no practical solutions for our country’s future."
Mr Bonavia added: "I will not be distracted by political opportunism as I continue to focus on working day and night to secure positive changes for our town and villages as our local MP."
Palestinian children and their families flown to Britain from Gaza for urgent NHS medical treatment
A group of Palestinian children have been evacuated from Gaza and flown to Britain for NHS treatment.
Much of the healthcare infrastructure in the heavily bombarded enclave has been decimated by Israel's military operation, with the majority of hospitals destroyed.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said: "Children are too often the innocent victims of war.
"In Gaza, where the healthcare system has been decimated and hospitals are no longer functioning, there are severely ill children unable to get the medical care they need to survive.
"As we welcome the first group of children to the UK for urgent treatment, their arrival reflects our determined commitment to humanitarian action and the power of international co-operation."
WATCH: Greg Swenson says UK's special relationship with the US remains 'super tight'
Donald Trump's unprecedented second State Visit to Britain has been branded a "victory lap" for the US President as he prepares for two days of pomp and pageantry.
Speaking to GB News, Chairman of Republicans Overseas UK Greg Swenson declared the American leader "loves" the UK and is a "great diplomatic moment" for both countries.
Sadiq Khan accuses Donald Trump of 'fanning the flames of far-right politics' ahead of State visit
Sadiq Khan has long been a critic of Donald Trump
| PASir Sadiq Khan has once again launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump, accusing the President of "divisive far right politics."
Writing in The Guardian, the London Mayor said: "President Donald Trump and his coterie have perhaps done the most to fan the flames of divisive, far-Right politics around the world in recent years.
"When he came to the UK on his first state visit, I highlighted how the president had deliberately used xenophobia, racism and ‘otherness’ as an electoral tactic, introducing a travel ban on a number of Muslim-majority countries and praising white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia.
"Six years later, the tactics we see from today’s White House seem no different.
"Scapegoating minorities, illegally deporting US citizens, deploying the military to the streets of diverse cities. These actions aren’t just inconsistent with western values, they’re straight out of the autocrat’s playbook."
Penny Mordaunt plotting comeback to take on Reform UK
Former House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt is planning a comeback to Westminster as a Tory "foot soldier" to fight the rise of Reform UK.
Dame Penny, who lost her Portsmouth North seat to Labour's Amanda Martin at last year's General Election by just 780 votes, has long been tipped as a potential future leader of the party.
She told ITV last night: "I’m filling out my application form to get on the candidates list, and I hope many others do as well.
"I’m a foot soldier now and I’ll do whatever I can from where I am to help Kemi [Badenoch] and the party.
"Being a Conservative at the moment is no fun. I can think of much more fun things to do, but I can’t think of anything more important to do.
"We’ve got to do the hard yards at building back a policy platform that’s actually going to do what the public needs us to do."
WATCH: Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Julia Lopez speaks to GB News about the new tech deal
Two Labour MPs denied entry to Israel after travelling to occupied West Bank
Two Labour MPs travelling to the West Bank as part of a UK parliamentary delegation said they were denied entry to Israel.
MP for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket Peter Prinsley and MP for Stroud Simon Opher said they were travelling as part of a visit organised by the Council for Arab-British Understanding.
The pair were there to observe medical and humanitarian work carried out by various organisations, including Medical Aid for Palestinians.
A spokesman for the Foreign Office said: "It is totally unacceptable and deeply concerning that yet again two British MPs have been denied entry to the occupied Palestinian territories by Israel.
"Minister [Hamish] Falconer and officials have remained in contact with the MPs affected throughout. We are clear with Israel that this is no way to treat British Parliamentarians."
It comes after a United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
WATCH: Sir Ed Davey calls on Conservatives and Nigel Farage to apologise over migrant crisis failures
Former Reform MP faces investigation over claims he used social media to 'facilitate racism'
Former Reform UK MP James McMurdock is facing a probe
| GB NEWSA probe has been launched into a former Reform UK MP over claims that he used social media to "facilitate racial abuse."
South Basildon and East Thurrock MP James McMurdock, who suspended himself from the party over separate allegations about loans during the pandemic, is facing an investigation by Parliament’s standards commissioner.
Mr McMurdock was accused of starting a so-called "N-tower" on social media, a way of spelling out a racist slur without being subject to a platform’s content-moderation practices.
Speaking to Times Radio, he said he would cooperate with the investigation, which follows a complaint by a fellow MP. "I’ll respond and they’ll clear it," he added.
Ed Davey says Donald Trump is 'no longer a reliable ally' ahead of boycott
Sir Ed Davey said he can no longer say the President of the United States is "a reliable ally."
The leader of the Liberal Democrats told GB News saying that boycotting Donald Trump’s lavish state banquet is the best way to send a message to the US president about Gaza.
When asked on The People's Channel why he decided to boycott the event, he said: "We have to use every card and trick to try to get Trump to do the right thing."
WATCH: Richard Tice reacts to Parliament debate on Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Reform UK surges in bombshell new poll as Labour left reeling in third
A new poll has suggested Reform UK’s popularity has surged in wales, leapfrogging Labour into second place, closely behind Plaid Cymru.
The YouGov Poll for ITN has Plaid Cymru holding their top spot at 30 per cent of the vote share compared with the last polling in May this year, while Reform now sit in close second place with 29 per cent.
Labour, who currently control the Senedd are in third on 14 per cent with the Conservatives falling behind to fourth on 11 per cent.
Dr Jac Larner, from Cardiff University's Welsh Governance Centre, told ITN: "Reform UK's growth is built primarily on Conservative defections, with most of their support coming from previous Tory voters, alongside a smaller but notable number of former Labour supporters.
"Labour, meanwhile, is losing voters on multiple fronts, primarily to Plaid and the Greens, but also to a lesser extent to Reform, indicating broader challenges in holding together their traditional coalition."
Embattled Keir Starmer to face voters in 48 hours as pressure mounts on him to resign
Sir Keir Starmer's party is coming under pressure as Labour faces a series of by-election tests
| PAVoters are poised to deliver their verdict on the current crisis gripping No10 on Thursday as Labour will be defending seats in Brighton & Hove, Cardiff and Warwick.
Thursday will also see the first electoral test for new Green Party leader Zack Polanski, as his insurgent party is defending a seat in Warwick. This brings the total seats up for grabs to five.
Could Reform make a surprise gain, the Greens come out on top, the Tories make a comeback or will Labour survive the storm?
Labour minister insists 'one in, one out' deal still going ahead
A High Court decision temporarily blocking the deportation of an Eritrean man will not prevent the Government’s "one in, one out" deal with France going ahead, a Cabinet minister has insisted.
Liz Kendall, the Technology Secretary, told Times Radio she would not comment on "operational details", but said: "This is one person, it is not going to undermine the fundamental basis of this deal."
She added: "This decision is disappointing, but it won’t prevent the rest of that deal going ahead."
Plaid Cymru's leader in Westminster takes aim at Labour
Liz Saville-Roberts speaking in the Commons
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Plaid Cymru’s leader in Westminster Liz Saville-Roberts accused Keir Starmer of putting the "special relationship" between the UK and US at risk over the Lord Mandelson appointment.
The MP for Dwyfor Meirionnydd told The Commons: "The Prime Minister staked his special relationship with the US president on the diplomatic skills of an ambassador who had a special relationship with the world’s most notorious child sex offender."
Inflation shock: CPI rate remains at 3.8% as Rachel Reeves 'failing to grow the economy'
Inflation has remained at its current level ahead of tomorrow's interest rate announcement from the Bank of England.
The consumer price index (CPI) rate of inflation rose to 3.8 per cent for the 12 months to August 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
This is lower than expectations, but signals further cuts to the base rate may not happen this year.