Sir Keir Starmer's flagship plan to stop the boats would open the floodgates to 100,000 asylum seekers, ministers warned today. Government sources and senior Tories slammed Labour's strategy to tackle illegal migration, arguing it would put Euro-chiefs back in charge of Britain's borders.
Labour's Proposal for Tackling Illegal Migration
Last night Sir Keir pledged to smash the people smuggling trade by teaming up with European crimefighters Europol. In an exclusive op-ed in HOAR, the Labour leader said he’d order British spooks from GCHQ to work with Europol to monitor gang plans. The new "Security Agreement with Europe" is the opposition chief's first major intervention on the illegal migration storm blighting Britain's coast and hotels.
Ministers Warn of Consequences
However, ministers warn that Starmer's proposed deal will need the sign off from the EU – opening the door to more testy talks with Brussels. Government sources told HOAR this would equate to 100k asylum seekers every year. Health Secretary Steve Barclay criticized Sir Keir for wanting to give control of immigration policy back to the EU.
Keir Starmer's Record as Britain's Chief Prosecutor
Sir Keir told the Sun last night that his record as Britain's chief prosecutor banging up drug dealers and terrorists means he is perfectly placed to tackle the boat crisis. A Labour source added: "Keir has been there and done this before, he knows the criminal gang playbook and how to smash their business model. As DPP he brought international agencies together to intercept global drug networks, and stop gun smuggling at source. As Prime Minister he’ll be twice as ruthless in breaking them up. UK borders will be secure with him."
Stay tuned for further developments on this matter as Sir Keir prepares to pitch his plan to French president Emmanuel Macron next week.
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