Hard work should pay Unlock quality journalism that champions free enterprise Enjoy four months’ free access to The Telegraph. Cancel at any time. | | Charles Hymas Home Affairs Editor | Nigel Farage will today use a hangar at Oxford airport to set out his plans for the detention and mass deportation of all migrants who arrive illegally in the UK.
Central to his pitch will be a direct challenge to Sir Keir Starmer over the Prime Minister’s cherished belief that abiding by international law must be at the heart of any policy set out by a government he leads.
The Reform UK leader will instead reaffirm his commitment to not only quitting the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) but also repealing the Human Rights Act and disapplying at least three other international conventions.
It comes at a critical juncture for the Prime Minister. He is reportedly away this week on a family holiday in Europe, but there is growing agitation among some senior figures on the Right of his party that he is in danger of losing a grip on the migrant crisis and needs to be bolder and more radical.
This month has seen a defeat in the High Court over migrant hotels, asylum applications at an all-time high and Channel migrant crossings continuing at record levels, despite Sir Keir’s pledge to “smash the gangs” and end the use of hotels for migrants by 2029.
Mr Farage’s pitch for a rethink of the UK’s relationship with the ECHR has been echoed by at least one senior Labour MP and, in part, by Lord Blunkett, who has argued for its suspension as a means of helping to clear the backlog of asylum appeals. The Reform leader’s message is simple and framed in the context of a Reform government, which the opinion polls suggest is a distinct possibility. As Jo White, the leader of the Red Wall caucus of Labour MPs, says of the migrant crisis: “If we don’t sort it, Labour is under threat at the next election.”
Continue reading ➤ |  | Lauren Davidson Executive Money Editor | Hear the words “Whitley Bay” and you might not immediately think of a middle-class property hotspot. The North Tyneside town – once known as “Whitley Decay” – was, until recently, a popular destination for stag dos and hen parties.
But a years-long regeneration project and good schools, independent shops and the allure of seaside life have attracted families from other cities, including London.
The average house price in Whitley Bay is £337,846, which is 80pc more than the regional average but still a far cry from what you’d expect to pay in more established areas.
It features on The Telegraph’s list of under-the-radar areas that have benefitted from above-average property growth and are now attracting wealthy buyers.
Since about 2017, more affordable regions in the North and Scotland have outperformed the UK average house price growth rate as out-of-reach prices and the rising cost of living drive people away from traditionally desirable areas. Indeed, only one entry in our top 10 is located in the South East. Planning your next move and want an attractive area without the scary price tag? Then look no further.
Continue reading ➤ | | Katja Hoyer Europe’s looming demographic crisis and the anxieties that come with it risk turbocharging uncontrollable populist forces Continue reading ➤ Joshua Rozenberg A British Bill of Rights won’t do what Farage imagines Continue reading ➤ Rowan Pelling Skeletons deserve to rest in peace, not be turned into Gothic accessories Continue reading ➤ | Make your voice heard Join our journalists in conversation on today’s biggest topics Enjoy four months’ free access to The Telegraph. Cancel at any time. | | When we see people of all ages and both sexes demonstrating under St George’s Cross and Union flags, it is a sign of something momentous, writes Robert Tombs. In a country burdened by immigration, flying flags that assert national identity has become a sign of discontent and a challenge to the legitimacy of the nation’s elite. We are forced to ask: what is England and Englishness? And does today’s crisis mark a turning point?
Continue reading ➤ | |  | | It was immediately clear from an email I received out of the blue that there was a fascinating tale waiting to be uncovered, writes Victoria Ward, our Deputy Royal Editor. Jarat Chopra is the grandson of Iqbal Chopra, an Indian barrister who was at the centre of the story of how an extraordinary pink diamond found its way from the scrubland of East Africa to Elizabeth II’s private collection. Chopra told me he was frustrated about the way the story of the late Queen’s magnificent diamond had been told – and wanted to set the record straight. Continue reading ➤ | | | After spending their working lives supporting their communities, retirement looks particularly stark for many former vicars, whose pensions have sunk to “ungodly and unchristian” levels. Rob White, our Senior Money Reporter, spoke to those who have been forced to rely on charity handouts, while others have been condemned to renting for the rest of their lives. Continue reading ➤ | | | Most parents probably think of Roblox, a video game in which players can build virtual worlds out of blocks, as a harmless distraction. Yet concerns are growing that it is becoming a hotbed for paedophiles. Digital vigilantes are now taking action. “Schelp” is a self-styled paedophile hunter who claims to have been groomed through the game as a child. “The company is trying to suppress the fact that people are blowing the whistle on their child predator problem,” he told The Telegraph.
Continue reading ➤ | | | The quaint Cornish village of Port Isaac punches well above its weight. This tiny seaside spot was the setting for the long-running ITV series Doc Martin, gave rise to the cult sea shanty band Fisherman’s Friends, and today boasts two Michelin-starred restaurants. But under the spotlight of fame, Port Isaac faces a battle to hold on to the lively local spirit that made it so popular in the first place. Continue reading ➤ | | | Our love of cinema almost always starts with an animated film and, no matter how old and grey we become, those youthful journeys into a cartoon world stay with us. Here, Robbie Collin, our Chief Film Critic, grapples with the challenge of creating a top 50. So which beloved classic will come out on top? Pinocchio, Beauty and the Beast, or even The Wrong Trousers? Continue reading ➤ Below are two more helpful articles for you this morning: | | We’re learning more and more about how the choices we make impact our health into our later years. It’s why longevity has become such a buzzword among health experts.
Yet, when it comes to the number of “good years” we can expect to live, there’s a huge discrepancy across the UK. Thanks to analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research and The Telegraph, we now know that one of the lifestyle choices that makes a big difference is where you live.
You can use our tool to find out your healthy life expectancy, according to your postcode. Are you living in a health black spot?
Continue reading ➤ | An ode to the great British pudding Every weekday, Orlando Bird, our loyal Reader Correspondent, shares an off-piste topic that has brought out the best of your opinions and stories. Orlando writes...
The great British pudding is under threat. Recently, English Heritage warned that jam roly-poly, spotted dick and other sweet treats with more dignified names could all but vanish within half a century, becoming as quaint and baffling to future generations as the concepts of “coins” and “reading”.
How times change, wrote Terry McDonald: “In the 1950s and 1960s, I worked in a lab. Every day in the staff canteen there was a delicious pudding on the menu. It might be a marmalade roll, appearing out of a corrugated cylindrical tin, or syrup sponge running with golden syrup. But my favourite of all was the baked jam roly-poly, covered with lashings of custard (Bird’s, of course). After a large plateful of chips, and cheese and onion pie, it’s a wonder I managed to climb the stairs to the lab for the afternoon session.”
It’s not all bad news for these puddings, though. Anna Mackey reported that “in a small corner of the former British Empire otherwise known as the Buttery, Trinity College Dublin, a hot custard pudding is still served daily, even in summer. This has been the case for decades, if not hundreds of years. The cooks manage to come up with a different one every day, mainly on the theme of sponge with fruit, but they also make crumbles, sticky puddings and cakes”.
For Sandra Crawley, meanwhile, the resistance begins at home: “I would like to point out how simple it is to make a steamed pudding in the microwave. Take 50g of self-raising flour, butter and caster sugar, cream together with one egg and a tablespoon of milk, and put a generous dollop of jam or treacle in the bottom of a bowl that has been lightly greased with butter. Then pour the mixture on top and stand it in a larger dish with an inch of water. Cover the dish loosely with cling film and cook in a microwave for about four minutes, checking after three. Finally, let it stand after cooking, while making custard to accompany it. Serves two.” What’s your favourite pudding? You can share your recipes with me here, or head to our Your Say page, exclusively on The Telegraph app. | Plan your day with the telegraph | Set your alarm to catch up with journalists on the Your Say page and listen to their analysis on our latest podcasts.
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