Defence Investment, UNRWA Funding & Asylum Regulations

John Healey stated the PM said “3% must be the number 1 priority” and called for a “clear, credible funding plan to meet our NATO commitment for 3.5% on defence by 2035”. Shabana Mahmood stated that “we must bear down on abuse” to restore public support for the asylum system. The Northern Ireland Office announced they are “recruiting a new Civil Service Commissioner”. The Home Office stated that asylum seekers leaving the UK “will be expected to have contributed towards the cost of their previous accommodation” if they attempt to return. The Cabinet Office noted Minister Kaur met with Trade Union partners to discuss the “Cabinet Office Partnership Working Framework”. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office stated the UK is “pledging more support for @UNRWA to help Palestine refugees”. Yvette Cooper announced “£23m for @UNRWA to deliver vital support” in Gaza. Peter Kyle stated that “More cars should be designed and built in Britain”. Emma Reynolds stated she is “delivering a simpler, fairer Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme”. The Ministry of Defence stated the Defence Investment Plan ensures the Armed Forces have the “kit and technology they need”. Wes Streeting noted Andy Burnham’s “three-point plan for growth in London”. The Cabinet Office stated Minister James Frith spoke about how technology can “improve our public services”. Douglas Alexander stated Scotland has played an “essential role in the defence of the U.K.”. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Quebec to collaborate on “emissions trading policy”. Steve Reed stated they are putting power closer to people through “devolution and Pride in Place”. Wes Streeting called for the Hillsborough law to “compel NHS leaders to give evidence on scandals”. The Ministry of Defence called the Defence Investment Plan a “detailed roadmap to the future of the UK’s security”.

The Wales Office noted the launch of the “Defence Investment Plan”. Pat McFadden stated the new market in Bilston will be a “great new chapter in the life of the town”.