Labour's Yvette Cooper emphasizes independence in peerage nomination process
- Labour's Yvette Cooper refuses to set target for curbing migration and emphasizes the independent committee's role in vetting nominations.
- Cooper asserts that no party can offer peerages to ex-MPs as it goes against the established process.
- The issue regarding Diane Abbott is declared resolved within the Labour party.
Labour faced criticism for not setting a target to reduce migration, with some calling it a humiliation for Diane Abbott. Yvette Cooper from Labour said the issue was resolved, but others felt it wasn't handled well. Cooper mentioned the need for significant changes but avoided setting a specific target, citing past failures by the Conservatives. This decision was influenced by various factors like the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Labour Party's proposals were criticized for being risky for Scotland's economy, particularly in the north-east. Cooper emphasized the urgency of taking action on online safety. When asked if Labour would implement changes immediately, she confirmed they would. In contrast, Conservative MP Victoria Atkins was less definitive in her commitment. The Scottish Liberal Democrats promised increased support for mental health and less pressure on GPs. They planned to triple digital mental health support on social media. The selection of candidates in Wales was highlighted as a point of contention within the Labour Party, with Keir Starmer being seen as exerting control. Different approaches to migration, such as offshore processing, were considered. The nomination process involves an independent committee for vetting candidates.