Tories Failed Migration

The Papers: 'Tories failed on migration' and 'cops target Al Fayed network'

Kemi Badenoch's first major speech as Conservative leader and more Al Fayed claims lead the papers.

Badenoch suggests final Tory migration policy would be more radical than leaving European convention on human rights – UK politics live

Conservative leader says there needs to be a ‘plan not just a promise’ beyond leaving the ECHR. William Hague has achieved a rare Tory election victory; he has won the contest to be Oxford ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

Tories accuse government of 'stoking inflation'

But Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner points out inflation was higher under the Conservatives.

Migration to rich countries hits record high in 2023

Surge has helped economies recover from inflationary crisis, but has also prompted voter backlash

World - Financial Times - November 14

On Migration, Europe Warms to Ideas Once Seen as Fringe

As in the United States, a decline in the numbers of migrants crossing borders has not stopped anti-migrant sentiments from gaining ground.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Former Tory MP reprimanded for sexual misconduct

Aaron Bell stepped down as the Newcastle-under-Lyme MP earlier this year citing personal and family reasons.

PM slams Tory leader candidates' Southport comments

PM says MPs should "support the police" in their investigation of the triple killing in Southport.

Badenoch is favourite, but will she clinch Tory leadership?

BBC political editor Chris Mason gives the run down on how the Tory Party leadership result could play out.

Chris Mason: Badenoch will need all her political savvy to transform Tory fortunes

Kemi Badenoch is a political fighter and she now has a battle on her hands to rebuild her party.

Top stories - BBC News - November 2

Kemi Badenoch promises change after historic Tory leadership win

The former business secretary is the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.

The culture warrior on a mission to rebuild a battered Tory party

Kemi Badenoch’s combative style can alienate colleagues but supporters say she will make life uncomfortable for Labour

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Kemi Badenoch wins Tory leadership election

Conservative party announces Badenoch has beaten rival Robert Jenrick in ballot of party members. Five things to know about Kemi Badenoch Kemi Badenoch is the new Conservative party leader ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Why the Tories stay ahead on political firsts

Rule book ability to change its leaders has driven its success — but also its dysfunction

World - Financial Times - November 4

Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories

Reshuffling Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet is proving tricky, the BBC's political editor writes.

Tories got immigration wrong, says Kemi Badenoch

The new Tory leader says she would impose a cap on the numbers allowed to enter the UK if she was in power.

Desperation over gang violence fuels a surge of migration from Ecuador to the US

Across Ecuador, gangs have unleashed a wave of violence and extortion, upending lives and spurring an unprecedented exodus

World - ABC News - October 30

Greece seeks tougher EU migration policies as it braces for impact of Mideast wars

Greece is seeking stricter European Union migration policies as it braces for a potential surge in migrants and refugees due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East

World - ABC News - October 30

Extreme weather contributing to migration between US, Mexico: Research

Extreme weather is a factor in driving both illegal border crossings from Mexico into the U.S. and whether migrants return to Mexico, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Jon Ronson: ‘What will be the next culture war? Autism. And climate migration’

The journalist and author reflects on the death of Twitter, his friendly rivalry with Louis Theroux, and tells his legendary Keith Richards story. If you could have learned one lesson earlier on ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Tusk’s stance on migration hurts Polish economy, CEOs warn

Visa restrictions and border crackdown deprive Poland of much needed foreign workforce, say business leaders

World - Financial Times - November 10

Aid groups say Italy-Albania migration deal violates medical ethics

More than a dozen humanitarian organizations that provide health care to migrants have denounced Italy’s migration deal with Albania as a violation of the code of medical ethics

World - ABC News - November 15

Aid groups say Italy-Albania migration deal violates medical ethics

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Mexico’s President and Trump Describe a Positive Talk but Differ on Migration Details

The discussion between President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico and the president-elect came after Mr. Trump threatened tariffs unless Mexican authorities stopped migrants and drugs from coming across ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Mexican leader responds to Trump claim she agreed to stop migration

President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico's position is not to close borders, and to respect human rights.

How the media is failing us

I include myself in the under-reporting of the most consequential global stories

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Manufacturing fetishism is destined to fail

It is so much easier to blame the disappearance of these US jobs on China than on domestic consumers and automation

World - Financial Times - November 12

Tory leadership race: Seven things you might have missed

Either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be announced as the winner of the election to replace Rishi Sunak.

Top stories - BBC News - November 2

Cleverly rules out frontbench role under new Tory leader

The former home secretary will return to the backbenches after the new party leader is unveiled this weekend.

Top stories - BBC News - November 2

Tory leadership election live: Kemi Badenoch elected new Conservative leader

Badenoch says Tories need ‘a clear plan to change this country by changing the way that government works’. Here are the results from previous Conservative leadership contests, and from the final ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Kemi Badenoch: Who is new Tory leader and what does she stand for?

Kemi Badenoch is a political trailblazer with a combative style and a mission to renew her party.

Top stories - BBC News - November 2

From a childhood in Nigeria to Tory leader: the remarkable rise of Kemi Badenoch | Sunder Katwala

The woman who now leads the Conservative party was born in London, but growing up in west Africa shaped the politician she would become. • Politics live . Kemi Badenoch’s election as leader of ...

World - The Guardian - November 2