"The fact that Romanians and other Eastern European nationalities continue to be disproportionately impacted does indicate that some profiling may be taking place,” one lawyer said.

Company leaders said Brexit is one of their biggest concerns – with key issues being a lack of access to EU migrants.

"We had Michael Gove standing here on the harbour telling us we would have greater control of our seas, and a greater share of fish. Nothing has changed. We’re pretty much in the same position as we were before. Maybe we’re a little worse off."

“If the Levelling Up Secretary getting stuck in a lift isn't a metaphor, I don't know what is,” one journalist said.

Without a clear immigration status, they have been unable to get a job, rent or access benefits post-Brexit.

According to experts, the best long-term environmental and economic measure Tory ministers could adopt is a close relationship with the EU market.

Meanwhile, Truss insisted that it is her “absolute priority” to solve the “unintended consequences” created by Brexit in Northern Ireland, quoting issues such as red tape.

Labour estimated some of the major cost rises facing British households this year as voters feel the financial hit triggered by Tory policies.

A National Farmers Union representative said UK farmers need support from supermarket chains because of changes made to agricultural policies after Brexit.