James Cleverly

S**t MPs, bats**t ideas and s**thole northern towns: The times ex-soldier James Cleverly got into trouble for swearing like a trooper (and admitting he would snog Theresa May)

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S**t MPs, bats**t ideas and s**thole northern towns: The times ex-soldier James Cleverly got into trouble for swearing like a trooper (and admitting he would snog Theresa May)

James Cleverly is at the centre of a row over ‘unparliamentary’ language aimed at a Labour opponent. Exactly what the Home Secretary said at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday is disputed. Stockton North Labour MP Alex Cunningham says the senior Cabinet minister branded his County Durham seat of Stockton North a ‘s**thole’ as he asked … Read more

Rishi Sunak boasts about UK’s ‘competitive’ visa regime in speech to  business chiefs as Cabinet tensions over crackdown on record immigration rage

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Rishi Sunak boasts about UK’s ‘competitive’ visa regime in speech to  business chiefs as Cabinet tensions over crackdown on record immigration rage

Rishi Sunak boasted about the UK’s ‘competitive’ visa regime in a speech to business leaders today as Tory tensions over immigration rage. The PM highlighted the generous arrangements for entrepreneurs and ‘high potential’ individuals as he addressed an investment conference in London. But Mr Sunak is struggling to contain Conservative infighting after Suella Braverman’s allies … Read more

Rishi Sunak admits immigration is ‘too high’ after net number hit a new record of 745,000 a year – but PM dodges Tory demands for curbs on health workers bringing family to the UK

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Rishi Sunak admits immigration is ‘too high’ after net number hit a new record of 745,000 a year – but PM dodges Tory demands for curbs on health workers bringing family to the UK

By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 10:41 GMT, 24 November 2023 | Updated: 14:55 GMT, 24 November 2023 Rishi Sunak admitted immigration is ‘too high’ today but dodged Tory calls for a crackdown on health workers bringing family members. The PM said numbers must come down to a more ‘sustainable’ level after it … Read more

Allies of Home Secretary James Cleverly insist he DIDN’T call Stockton a ‘s**thole’… but did call Labour’s Alex Cunningham a ‘s**t MP’ in bizarre row over Commons hot mic moment

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Allies of Home Secretary James Cleverly insist he DIDN’T call Stockton a ‘s**thole’… but did call Labour’s Alex Cunningham a ‘s**t MP’ in bizarre row over Commons hot mic moment

Allies of James Cleverly defended the Home Secretary over claims he called a northern constituency a ‘s**thole’ today – insisting he was actually being rude about its Labour MP.   A Tory mayor joined the furious backlash against Mr Cleverly after he was accused of calling Stockton North a ‘sh**hole’ in the House of Commons. Mr Cleverly … Read more

The secrets to Kim Keon Hee’s age-defying looks: South Korean First Lady, 51, looks decades younger thanks to ‘less-is-more make-up’, ‘non-invasive treatments’ and a strict skincare regime, claim cosmetic experts

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The secrets to Kim Keon Hee’s age-defying looks: South Korean First Lady, 51, looks decades younger thanks to ‘less-is-more make-up’, ‘non-invasive treatments’ and a strict skincare regime, claim cosmetic experts

South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee has stepped out in the UK alongside her husband, president Yoon Suk Yeol as they are hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla during a state visit. But royals fans have shared their shock online after discovering Mrs Kim, a former head of an art event-planning company, is 51 years old … Read more

Government may grant ‘amnesty’ to illegal migrants being held in detention indefinitely after Rwanda policy was ruled unlawful by Supreme Court to avoid legal challenges, Home Office source claims

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Government may grant ‘amnesty’ to illegal migrants being held in detention indefinitely after Rwanda policy was ruled unlawful by Supreme Court to avoid legal challenges, Home Office source claims

The Home Office is considering granting an effective amnesty for migrants who have arrived in the UK since July after holding thousands in detention for ‘indefinite’ periods for potential deportation to Rwanda with no access to the asylum system.  Since the Illegal Migration Act received royal assent in July, thousands have been left in limbo after … Read more

James Cleverly ‘was opposed to the Rwanda scheme and said it was a waste of money’ before he became Home Secretary

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James Cleverly ‘was opposed to the Rwanda scheme and said it was a waste of money’ before he became Home Secretary

Remarks risk undermining his position as role to get removal flights of ground  By David Barrett Published: 01:23 GMT, 18 November 2023 | Updated: 07:10 GMT, 18 November 2023 James Cleverly opposed the Rwanda scheme before his move to the Home Office, saying it was a ‘waste of money’ that ‘won’t work’, it was claimed … Read more

‘He’s back? What are you on about?’: Hilarious moment woman on a mobility scooter learns David Cameron has returned to government in live TV interview

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‘He’s back? What are you on about?’: Hilarious moment woman on a mobility scooter learns David Cameron has returned to government in live TV interview

This is the moment a woman who confesses she isn’t a ‘fan’ of David Cameron learns he has returned to government, before admitting she’s ‘not really’ happy he’s back. The woman in a mobility scooter, speaking to Channel 4 News’ Paul McNamara, looked stunned to be told the former prime minister was ‘back’ as foreign secretary, in a … Read more

Israel’s final plea to Gaza: IDF warns Palestinians to evacuate south now as it vows to ‘neutralise’ Hamas with looming full scale invasion after relentless airstrikes destroyed hundreds of buildings

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Israel’s final plea to Gaza: IDF warns Palestinians to evacuate south now as it vows to ‘neutralise’ Hamas with looming full scale invasion after relentless airstrikes destroyed hundreds of buildings

Israel has issued what appears to be a final ultimatum to Palestinians who are still living in the northern Gaza Strip to leave – as it delivered its heaviest hint yet that a long-threatened ground invasion is imminent. Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari has issued what he labelled an ‘urgent military advisory’ … Read more

Trapped in Gaza: Hundreds of foreign passport holders hoping to escape to Egypt are not allowed through border as Israeli tanks line up ready to plough into besieged Palestinian enclave after Hamas attacks

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Trapped in Gaza: Hundreds of foreign passport holders hoping to escape to Egypt are not allowed through border as Israeli tanks line up ready to plough into besieged Palestinian enclave after Hamas attacks

Hundreds of foreign passport holders trapped in Gaza who were hoping to escape to Egypt have not been allowed to evacuate despite the Rafah border being opened up this morning to allow humanitarian aid into the besieged Palestinian enclave. The US Embassy had earlier urged foreign nationals to make their way to the Gaza-Egypt border … Read more