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Politics · 6 February 2026

Homeless refugees soar to 19310 as Starmer faces leadership pressure

Homeless refugees soar to 19310 as Starmer faces leadership pressure

Homeless refugees in England skyrocketed from 3,560 to 19,310 in 2025, marking a massive surge as the government secures return deals with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, and Angola. Amidst this crisis, Prime Minister Keir Starmer battles for political survival as MPs demand he stand down over the Mandelson appointment scandal. Additionally, a major Lancet study of 120,000 patients reveals statin pills are significantly safer than previously advertised.

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