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Operations Shader in numbers: UKs war against ISIS

Figures released by the House of Commons reveal the number of bombs dropped on Isis as part of Operations Shader as of 25 August 2016. The data shows that the UK racked up a bill of £7.8 million on bombing Isistargets in Syria since December 2015, with a total cost of £84.4m on weapons since 26 September 2014. Sep 15, 2016

Jeremy Corbyns troubled first year as Labour leader

Leader of the Labour party Jermeny Corbyn hasnt had the easiest first year in charge. Hes had to deal with anti-Semitism rows, fallout from Brexit and most of his shadow cabinet resigning. He started off well having won the right to lead the Labour Party with 60% of the vote, and trying to bring in a new style of Prime Ministers Questions. Sep 11, 2016

Syrian refugee says time in Calais jungle worst year of my life

There has been a lot of controversy and divided opinions about what do do with the migrant camp in Calais known as the Jungle. The camp holds around 10,000 migrants and refugees trying to reach England, around 800 of these are unaccompanied children. One boy tells of how his time in the Calais Jungle was the worst time in his life. Sep 8, 2016

Syrian refugee says time in Calais jungle worst year of my life

There has been a lot of controversy and divided opinions about what do do with the migrant camp in Calais known as the Jungle. The camp holds around 10,000 migrants and refugees trying to reach England, around 800 of these are unaccompanied children. One boy tells of how his time in the Calais Jungle was the worst time in his life. Sep 8, 2016

The Great Wall of Calais divides opinion

The news that the UK is set to build a 13ft, £2m concrete wall in Calais as caused a big reaction on Twitter. Security is being increased as official figures show one migrant is trying to illegally enter the country every six minutes. Immigration minister Robert Goodwill confirmed the move that has divided peoples opinions on both sides of the fence. Sep 7, 2016

The Great Wall of Calais divides opinion

The news that the UK is set to build a 13ft, £2m concrete wall in Calais as caused a big reaction on Twitter. Security is being increased as official figures show one migrant is trying to illegally enter the country every six minutes. Immigration minister Robert Goodwill confirmed the move that has divided peoples opinions on both sides of the fence. Sep 7, 2016

Rescue Crews Help 123 People on Crowded Inflatable Boat in Mediterranean

Over 120 people were found floating in an overcrowded inflatable boat off Libya on Sunday 4 September by rescue workers from the European Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS). According to the Italian Red Cross, its staff took care of 123 people brought on board a MOAS craft on that date. Sep 4, 2016

JK Rowling vs Jeremy Corbyn: Harry Potter author in war of words with Labour leader supporters

JK Rowling tweeted that she is against a re-election for Jeremy Corbyn saying that this isnt bloody funny. Rowling is adverse to the labour party being run by Corbyn as is calling for a leader who will actually do stuff. But she has been battling the comments on her twitter profile, as Corbynites stand up for the Labour leader, saying she doesnt understand the plight of the poor. Rowling, who has once had to seek state welfare, has responded by saying that she has had to go hungry to feed her child, and that Labour helped her. Sep 1, 2016

Refugee crisis: Hundreds of migrants rescued from cramped wooden boat off the coast of Libya

Humanitarian group Proactiva Open Arms rescued about 500 mostly Eritrean migrants on 29 August. Over the day around 6,500 migrants and refugees were rescued by humanitarian organisations the EUs border agency Frontex were part of 40 rescue operations about 20km (12 miles) off the Libyan town of Sabratha. On Sunday (28 August) other boats were intercepted by the same humanitarian organisation full of migrants mainly from Somalia. About 1,100 migrants were rescued from boats in the Strait of Sicily on Sunday, Italys coastguard said. Aug 30, 2016
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