Yvette Cooper is set to announce a crackdown on migrants bringing family members into Britain.

Home Secretary seeks to reclaim migration initiative from Farage with major shake-up

Home secretary to announce overhaul of family reunion policy in attempt to quell fractious immigration debate

The home secretary will speak in the Commons as MPs return to Westminster after recess on Monday

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to make a statement as the Commons returns from a torrid summer dominated by questions over immigration.

Yvette Cooper is set to announce a crackdown on migrants bringing family members into Britain.

Statement from prime minister’s spokesman comes as Yvette Cooper prepares to announce tighter rules on migrants bringing their families to the UK

Charities warned the changes would ‘push more desperate people into the arms of smugglers in an effort to reunite with loved ones’

Yvette Cooper says rules were designed years ago to help families separated by war but are being used in a different way now

Home secretary under fire over suspension of family reunion system that she said was at risk of exploitation

Move part of broader immigration crackdown as ruling Labour Party comes under pressure from hard-right Reform UK party.

Yvette Cooper’s promised framework will not fix the fundamental problems of Channel crossings, migrant hotels and visa over-stayers

The charity warned families will face ‘harsh choices’ after the home secretary announced a pause on new applications from refugees wanting to bring their loved ones to the UK