'No 10 shake-up' and Labour's 'asylum crackdown'
Summary
The article discusses changes in the UK government and Labour Party's policies. Prime Minister Keir Starmer adjusted his team to take back economic control, while Labour announced changes to asylum policies by temporarily stopping refugee family reunions.Key Facts
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer made changes to his No 10 team for more control over economic policy.
- Two new roles were created to pull economic policy control from the Treasury.
- Labour’s choice to halt the refugee family reunion scheme aims to address immigration concerns.
- The Financial Times highlighted Labour’s declining poll numbers, with popular support at about 20%.
- Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced a pause on family reunions for those granted asylum, pending new conditions.
- Downing Street reportedly feels frustration with Chancellor Rachel Reeves over policy errors.
- The Times reported no small boat migrants have been returned to France since a returns deal was signed.
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