Sir Keir Starmer has made a bold announcement at the Labour Party Conference, promising to eliminate the government's Rwanda deportation scheme, regardless of its effectiveness in deterring small boat crossings. The opposition leader criticized the policy, labeling it as expensive and misguided.
A small number of impacted migrants
Sir Keir emphasized that the Rwanda scheme would only affect a small number of illegal immigrants. He dismissed the idea of sticking with the plan, even if it receives approval from UK courts and proves to be a resounding success in curbing illegal migration.
Seeking alternative solutions
The Labour leader advocated for an approach focused on collaboration with EU countries to dismantle the criminal networks involved in human trafficking. He believes that a pragmatic plan, rather than mere rhetoric, is necessary to address the root cause of the issue and effectively stop the boats.
Tory backlash
Senior Conservative MPs criticized Sir Keir's refusal to consider maintaining the Rwanda policy if it proves effective. Conservative Party Chairman Greg Hands accused Labour of lacking seriousness in dealing with illegal immigration and making the tough decisions needed to protect the country.
