UK politics live: home secretary to chair migration summit following Channel deaths

Yvette Cooper will lead a summit with intelligence agencies and police to address criminal gangs. Cooper's focus is on deterrence, acknowledging that prevention alone is insufficient. The Labour party is experiencing internal divisions between the left-wing and the leadership, with the left having a diminished presence at this year's conference. The Labour leadership is accused of surrendering to smuggling gangs, unlike the Conservative party. The Conservative government has ended the Rwanda scheme and announced a border security force, along with counter-terrorism powers to combat gangs. They have removed over 400 individuals without legal status within two months, contrasting with the small number sent to Rwanda at a significant cost. The Conservative government prioritizes substance over gimmicks, emphasizing service rather than empty promises.