Sir Keir Starmer has promised to drastically reduce Britain's net migration figures by 2029. A white paper outlines measures such as increasing English language requirements for visa holders and their dependents,

Keir Starmer stands by his controversial claim that high levels of immigration risk making Britain “an island of strangers”. The prime minister’s official spokesman also rejected claims that his comments made him sound like right-wing former Tory minister Enoch Powell.

A 21-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.