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Starmer’s Cabinet Shake-Up: Lammy Replaced as Foreign Secretary Amid Political Turmoil

Starmer’s Cabinet Shake-Up: Lammy Replaced as Foreign Secretary Amid Political Turmoil

Starmer’s Cabinet Shake-Up: Lammy Replaced as Foreign Secretary Amid Political Turmoil Prime Minister Keir Starmer has initiated a significant cabinet reshuffle, removing David Lammy from his role as Foreign Minister. Yvette Cooper, previously Home Secretary, will take over the foreign affairs portfolio, according to UK media reports on Friday. The shake-up follows the high-profile resignation of Deputy Premier and Housing Minister Angela Rayner, who stepped down after an investigation revealed she had underpaid property tax on a new home. This…

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UK-France Migrant Returns Pilot Commences: Cooper Confident Amidst Legal Scrutiny

UK-France Migrant Returns Pilot Commences: Cooper Confident Amidst Legal Scrutiny

UK-France Migrant Returns Pilot Commences: Cooper Confident Amidst Legal Scrutiny The new “one in, one out” migrant returns scheme between the UK and France has officially commenced, following its agreement earlier this week. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has expressed strong confidence in the deal’s ability to withstand potential legal challenges, a hurdle that previously hindered the UK’s efforts to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda. Announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, the groundbreaking…

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