Tag Archives: Mr Jenrick

Jenrick sparks outrage after saying people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ on London streets should be arrested immediately

Robert Jenrick has sparked outrage by saying people shouting “Allahu Akbar” on the streets of London should be “immediately arrested”. “Allahu Akbar” is an Arabic expression meaning “Allah is the greatest” or “God is the greatest” and is frequently used as a prayer and declaration of faith. Asked if he believed the UK had a… Read More »

Conservative MPs call for publication of crime rates against immigrant nationals

(PA Archive) A group of Conservative MPs are pressing the Government to publish crime rates for immigrant nationals in a bid to strengthen visa and deportation policies for certain countries. The plan, first reported by the Telegraph, was put forward by former immigration minister Robert Jenrick in an amendment to the Government’s Criminal Justice Bill.… Read More »

Robert Jenrick resigns as immigration secretary over Rwanda bill, a big blow to Sunak

Rishi Sunak’s premiership has been rocked by the resignation of immigration minister Robert Jenrick after the Prime Minister failed to appease the Tory right-wingers with emergency Rwanda legislation. Home Secretary James Cleverly has introduced a bill in the House of Commons to “repeal” the UK Human Rights Act to stop British judges blocking the deportation… Read More »

Rishi Sunak set to raise minimum wage threshold in major immigration overhaul

Rishi Sunak’s government will announce a series of major measures to reduce net migration to the UK after figures hit a record high. The Prime Minister will overhaul a raft of visa rules to curb net migration after shock official figures showed net migration to be 745,000 in 2022. The change will include a major… Read More »

Sunak faces growing rebellion as senior Tories back the cabinet minister’s call for a crackdown on foreign NHS staff

Rishi Sunak faces a growing rebellion over immigration, with senior Tories backing a cabinet minister’s call for a crackdown on foreign NHS staff. Immigration minister Robert Jenrick has piled fresh pressure on the prime minister after shock figures showing net migration reached a new record of 745,000 last year sparked a fierce debate within his… Read More »