Sunak says immigration is ‘too high’ but won’t commit to reduction by election
The Prime Minister insists ‘stopping the boats’ is one of his priorities.
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Former UK ambassador’s ‘truth bomb on immigration’ resurfaces
"The principal reason why clandestine numbers are up is that official resettlement routes are shut,” Lord Kerr said.
Tory calls refugees ‘economic migrants’ who want to ‘pull down statues’
Sir Gerald Howarth said Ukrainian refugees are "genuine" and don't want to "rewrite our history".
Comedian slams new immigration proposals in hilarious viral vid
It comes as the Nationality and Borders Bill comes under renewed scrutiny from MPs.
Scottish Parliament votes to ask UK government for immigration reform
"It is clear the immigration system is not meeting Scottish businesses’ and the wider Scottish economy’s needs," finance secretary Kate Forbes has said.
Danish ex-minister handed jail term for separating asylum-seeking couples
Inger Støjberg was sentenced to 60 days in prison over accusations she violated the European conventions on human rights.
BBC says migrant crisis is ‘all about Brexit’
"The problem for the government is that you cannot simply pull up the drawbridge. Controlling the country's borders requires international agreement and co-operation."
Celebrities urge Johnson to ditch ‘horrendous’ asylum reforms
Olivia Colman and Stephen Fry are among those urging the prime minister to "think again".
Border Force guards to be given immunity over refugee drownings
Under Home Office plans, officials would be legally protected if a refugee they "push back" dies in the Channel.