Former Immigration Minister Sounds the Alarm
Robert Jenrick, Britain's former Minister of State for Immigration, has issued a warning about the high cost of Channel boat crossings. He estimates that each crossing costs taxpayers approximately £30 million. Jenrick is also urging the Prime Minister to strengthen the Rwanda Bill in an effort to address the migration crisis, which he believes has wasted billions of pounds of taxpayers' money and resulted in the fracturing of countless communities.
Tory Mutiny Threatens PM's Authority
Jenrick, who has become a leading rebel within the Conservative Party, will lead a mutiny this week over Rishi Sunak's borders plan. If the Prime Minister loses the key Rwanda vote in the Commons on Wednesday, it could severely damage his authority and increase the likelihood of an early election. To prevent this, Jenrick has sent a final private letter to Sunak, urging him to accept amendments that would strengthen the Bill.
The Cost of Illegal Migration
Highlighting the exorbitant cost of the status quo, Jenrick stated that over the past five years, more than 100,000 migrants have arrived in Britain illegally. He warned that if action is not taken, another 100,000 could arrive. According to a study by the University of Amsterdam quoted by the Institute for Market Integration and Economic Policy, it costs over half a million pounds to integrate and support a single illegal migrant. Jenrick compared the cost of an average small boat crossing to nearly £30 million, which could be used to rebuild a school or hire a thousand extra nurses for the NHS.
Tory Rebels and Threats of Consequences
Jenrick's mutiny is part of a wider rebellion within the Conservative Party. Over 50 Tory MPs have backed amendments aimed at cracking down on individual appeals by migrants and limiting the power of international courts to intervene. However, Labour is not expected to support these amendments, making their passage unlikely. The crucial vote on the full Bill, known as the third reading, will take place on Wednesday. If 32 Tory and Tory-aligned MPs vote against it, it could overturn Sunak's majority and potentially lead to an early election. Some rebels have been warned of severe consequences if they vote against the Bill, including the withdrawal of the whip.
Tories Defend Rwanda Bill
Home Secretary James Cleverly has joined the effort to rally Tory MPs behind the Rwanda Bill. In an article for HOAR on Sunday, Cleverly criticized Labour's borders policy and emphasized that only the Conservatives can stop the boats. Despite internal divisions, Cleverly urged MPs to remember that they are all part of the same Tory party family.
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