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Labour minister Angela Eagle was questioned about Keir Starmer's promise to tackle migrant trafficking gangs as the number of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel on small boats rises, with over 900 making the journey recently. Eagle acknowledged the challenge posed by sophisticated trafficking networks and emphasized the need for time, cooperation, and progress rather than setting unrealistic targets for reducing migrant numbers. She highlighted the complexity of the issue and the importance of steady...

Trevor Phillips challenges Tory MP Chris Philp's claim that the Rwanda scheme was a deterrent, pointing out that it never actually happened despite the £715 million spent on it. Labour scrapped the policy after winning the election, and Keir Starmer emphasizes the need to combat people smuggling gangs to stop small boat crossings, as thousands of migrants continue to make the dangerous journey from France. Full Article

Delivery backlogs caused by the closure of Holyhead Port due to Storm Darragh have been mostly cleared, with An Post processing 484,000 parcels by Sunday afternoon. However, the travel plans of tens of thousands with ferry crossings booked over the next 10 days are still at risk, prompting discussions between Irish and Welsh officials to address the trade backlog and secure alternative transport solutions. Additional ferry capacity has been arranged, with temporary relaxation of drivers'...

A triple shooting outside a church in Brent, north-west London, has resulted in one woman dead and two men injured, one critically. The incident occurred during a wake at the River of Life Elim Pentecostal Church, leaving residents shocked and fearful. Police are actively investigating the shooting and appealing for information from the public to identify the perpetrator responsible for the violent act. Full Article

Laura Kuenssberg questioned Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on BBC 1 about the ongoing issue of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel in small boats, pressing for a timeline on when the numbers will decrease. Despite Cooper's avoidance of a direct answer, she emphasized the government's efforts to address the backlog of asylum claims and the complexity of the issue, highlighting agreements with other countries and stronger law enforcement measures. Cooper defended the government's approach as...

The investigation into the death of schoolboy Kyran Durnin is shifting focus to other individuals known to him after receiving significant assistance from the public. A recent search of a garden in Drogheda involving two people associated with Kyran, who would now be eight years old, resulted in their arrest, questioning, and subsequent release. Gardai are now exploring leads from the public to further their investigation into the case. Full Article