Rishi Sunak ‘up for the fight’ on migrant crossings

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1 year ago

March 8, 2023

More than 45,000 people entered the U.K. via Channel crossings last year

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is “up for the fight” as migrant crossings along the English Channel soar.

The comments follow Home Secretary Suella Braverman announcing new proposed migrant legislation during divisive debate in Parliament.

More than 45,000 people entered the U.K. via Channel crossings last year, up from about 300 in 2018.

Labour says the Tories’ latest plans are like “groundhog day” and a “con”.

But it’s not just opposition MPs who have criticised the plans.

The UN’s refugee agency, the UNHCR, says the proposed legislation is essentially an “asylum ban”.

But the government believes stopping small boats is a key issue for voters Sunak has made it one of his top five priorities.

Standing behind a lectern branded with the slogan “stop the boats”, the Prime Minister confirmed the new proposed law, which will see illegal migrants deported “within weeks”.

Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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6 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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6 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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8 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.