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Law to make street harassment like wolf whistling a crime 'blocked at top of government'

An independent advisor and friend of the PM's wife Carrie, Nimco Ali, did not name Boris Johnson but said 'pushback' against a law on public sexual harassment went 'a lot closer' than his advisors

Daily Mirror

Law to protect women and girls being blocked, says Government adviser

The law would criminalise dangerous behaviours with on-the-spot fines

Wales Online

Street harassment law being blocked, suggests Government adviser

Nimco Ali was appointed by Priti Patel to advise the Home Office in 2020.

The Independent UK

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More than 50 buildings still have Grenfell-style cladding nearly five years on

Work has not yet begun on 31 towers at risk

The Independent UK

Campaigners force Rwanda plans delay in temporary reprieve for migrants

The Government has been forced to delay its first deportation flights to Rwanda after campaigners lodged a legal campaign against the controversial…

The National (Scotland)

Britain, Rwanda defend asylum-seekers plan at UN agencies

Britain and Rwanda are confronting two U.N. agencies that have sharply criticized their controversial plan in which British expects to send some asylum-seekers from the U.K. to the African country

The Independent UK

Campaigners ‘relieved’ as Rwanda flights delayed until next month

The Prime Minister previously signalled plans to begin the controversial policy by the end of May.

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Police detective 'too poor' to afford son's school meals and fears losing home

Vicky Knight told the Police Federation annual conference that she has 'never felt this poor'.

Daily Record

Priti Patel may have to approve Channel boat crossing prosecutions because of obscure 1800s law

Draft guidance for prosecutors says a secretary of state must ‘personally’ approve charges for intercepted migrants

The Independent UK

Priti Patel rejects plan to prevent repeat of Grenfell tragedy in favour of ‘stay put’ advice

’Personal emergency evacuation plans’ for disabled too costly and impractical, Home Office decides

The Independent UK

Police officer paid 'less than Lidl' confronts Priti Patel after borrowing to feed son

Priti Patel squirmed as she was asked if she would be able to 'survive' on £1,200 or £1,400 a month at the annual Police Federation conference in Manchester. Officers urged the Home Secretary to improve police officers pay

Daily Mirror

Patel ‘pushing ahead’ with Rwanda migrant plan as 900 cross Channel in four days

The Home Secretary discussed progress on the agreement in a meeting with Rwandan foreign minister Vincent Biruta on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Grenfell Tower families ‘enraged’ by Government plan to retain ‘stay put’ policy

Grenfell United has criticised the Government’s proposed policy changes in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s recommendations.

The Independent UK

Priti Patel backs Rwanda asylum plans as hundreds continue to cross Channel

PRITI Patel has insisted work is taking place “right now” to send migrants to Rwanda as hundreds of migrants continued to cross the Channel,…

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Patel backs Rwanda plan as more than 900 migrants cross Channel in four days

The Home Secretary said work was taking place ‘right now’ on plans to deport people to Rwanda.

Wales Online

Welsh police detective says she has to borrow money from her mum to make ends meet

She has confronted Home Secretary Priti Patel about her struggle to survive

Manchester Evening News

Priti Patel confronted by struggling police officer who says she has to borrow money from her mum

The Home Secretary was told some officers were having to go to food banks

The Independent UK

More than 1,000 buildings unsafe five years after Grenfell – LFB chief

London Fire Brigade Commissioner Andy Roe welcomed new Government legislation but highlighted persisting concerns about fire safety in the capital.

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‘Pro-police’ Patel to give Taser powers to special constables

The Home Secretary announced the move during a speech at the annual Police Federation conference in Manchester.

The Independent UK

Priti Patel to allow volunteer police officers to carry Tasers

Special constables will have to undergo same training as regular officers to be issued with weapons

Daily Mirror

Volunteer Special Constables will be allowed to use Tasers for the first time

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has previously noted black people are more likely to be Tasered for prolonged periods of time than white people.

The Guardian - UK

Special constables to be given access to stun guns in new crime measures

Volunteer officers will be allowed to use electroshock weapons, as part of flurry of crime initiatives in England and Wales

The Independent UK

Volunteer police officers to be given Taser powers to boost defence

Priti Patel is expected to call for ‘higher standards’ in the police, arguing that the public are in ‘urgent need of reassurance’.

The Guardian - UK

Private papers show extent of row between Patel and police leaders

Home Office plans have been described as a power grab by chief constables and crime commissioners

Evening Standard

What is Section 60 as Priti Patel lifts stop and search restrictions?

Home secretary Priti Patel has permanently lifted restrictions on stop and search powers.

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