Today: Portsmouth saw hundreds of anti-migrant protestors clashing with riot police after 140 asylum seekers were brought ashore, Germany’s hard-right AfD party reached nearly forty-five percent in Saxony-Anhalt exit polls, Jonathan Ross’s son Harvey married Muna Silver at Kew Gardens, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faced criticism over immigration law delays, and the University of Birmingham topped the new Daily Mail guide ranking all 128 UK universities as Buckinghamshire New University came last. Your briefing for Monday 7 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.
(00:00) Today's headlines
(00:29) Portsmouth anti-migrant protest
(01:27) Germany AfD election gains
(02:48) Jonathan Ross's son wedding
(03:27) Labour immigration law delays
(04:24) UK university rankings released
Hundreds clash with riot police in Portsmouth after asylum seekers arrive
Portsmouth streets were packed with hundreds of anti-migrant protestors after nearly 140 asylum seekers were rescued from a dinghy and brought ashore near Eastney beach. Riot police intervened as demonstrators chanted stop the boats and enough is enough. The protest was organised by Daniel Thomas, a Tommy Robinson associate, whose Patriot Platform group had staged a mass protest at Dover earlier that weekend.
AfD set for historic power in Saxony-Anhalt with forty-five percent exit poll
Germany’s nationalist Alternative for Germany party, AfD, is on track to control the regional parliament in Saxony-Anhalt after an exit poll put them at nearly forty-five percent. The AfD’s platform includes deporting all illegal migrants, shutting borders, banning rainbow flags in schools, stopping new wind farms, and rewriting history curriculums to focus less on Nazi crimes.
Harvey Ross marries Muna Silver at Kew Gardens in London
Harvey Ross, son of Jonathan Ross and Jane Goldman, married his long-term partner Muna Silver in a lavish ceremony at London’s Kew Gardens. Harvey, aged 32, and Muna, a photographer and producer, tied the knot on Friday, more than a year after their engagement. The guest list included Harvey’s sisters Betty and Honey, as well as both parents. The event was noted for its elegant venue and personalised bridesmaid dress styles.
Shabana Mahmood criticised for lack of action on migrant crackdown
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faced mounting criticism for not delivering promised immigration law reforms nearly a year after announcing a crackdown. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp accused Mahmood of chickening out, saying she talked tough but hasn’t acted. Mahmood told Loose Women she would do whatever it takes to stop the boats earlier this summer. The government is under pressure to clarify if these reforms will happen.
University of Birmingham tops new Daily Mail guide as Buckinghamshire New University comes last
The Daily Mail released a new guide ranking all 128 universities across Britain, covering every subject, student life, graduate jobs, and future earnings. The University of Birmingham was named overall winner, while Worcester took University of the Year for Graduate Jobs. Buckinghamshire New University ranked last.
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