Tensions Rise as Treasury Chief Secretary Hits Back
A cabinet minister has criticized the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, as tensions escalate over the Rwanda asylum plan. Treasury Chief Secretary Laura Trott responded to Cleverly's comment that the scheme was not "the be-all or end-all."
Deterrent is Central to Border Controls, Says Trott
Laura Trott stated that the deterrent was crucial to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's border controls and that the mere threat of it was helping reduce the number of migrant boats. Sunak also expressed his willingness to do whatever is necessary to get the scheme, which was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, up and running.
Cleverly Branded "Colonel Calamity" by New Conservatives
James Cleverly, who replaced Suella Braverman, was criticized by the right-wing New Conservatives and referred to as "Colonel Calamity." The group urged the Prime Minister to consider all options, including changing human rights laws, to initiate Rwanda flights.
Government Considers Restrictions on Family Migration
The government is grappling with the impact of 750,000 net migration figures, which, according to Home Office Minister Laura Farris, are fueling neo-Nazis. Ministers have confirmed that they are exploring measures such as restrictions on bringing family members to the UK and raising the earning threshold for entry.
Labour Aims to Return Net Migration to Normal Levels
The Labour Party has announced its intention to restore net migration to "a couple of hundred thousand a year."
