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    Priti Patel Criticizes Labour’s Stance on Illegal Immigration, Warns of Growing Crisis

    August 25, 2024Updated:August 26, 20243 Mins Read
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    Priti Patel in London on September 8. The politician has courted controversy over her stance on immigration. Will Oliver/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock. Source: CNN
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    Former Home Secretary Priti Patel has voiced her concerns over the UK’s handling of illegal immigration, criticizing Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and his party’s approach. Recent figures reveal that deportations of illegal migrants have only increased by three percent over the past year, sparking debates about the effectiveness of current immigration policies. Patel argues that the country must enhance its efforts to remove individuals who do not have a legal right to remain in the UK to reduce the financial strain on households and public services.

    As Home Secretary, Patel introduced several provisions in the Nationality and Borders Act as part of her “New Plan for Immigration.” These provisions included the establishment of Greek-style detention centers, intended to monitor illegal migrants closely and deter unlawful entry into the country. Patel believes that such centers would have helped prevent many illegal migrants from eluding authorities and working in the shadow economy. However, these detention centers were never implemented, and Patel remains convinced that they are essential to speeding up the asylum process and maintaining public safety.

    Patel also proposed a “one-stop-shop” policy to streamline the deportation process. This policy would allow illegal migrants only one opportunity to claim asylum, aiming to prevent repeated claims and appeals. The Nationality and Borders Act was designed to tighten the criteria for asylum claims, making it more challenging to exploit the system. It also included stricter checks on individuals, such as age verification. Patel argues that these measures, which were opposed by the Labour Party at the time, would have significantly improved the immigration system if they had been fully enacted.

    Patel stresses the importance of a credible deterrent to discourage migrants from attempting to cross from France into the UK. She advocates for the Rwanda scheme, which she supported during her tenure as Home Secretary. This plan involves sending illegal migrants to a safe third country upon their arrival in the UK, similar to successful schemes in Australia and Greece. Patel criticizes the Labour Party for ignoring evidence that such deportation and third-party processing schemes can effectively manage illegal immigration and reduce the number of people making dangerous crossings.

    According to Patel, the Labour Party’s approach to immigration is overly lenient and fails to address the real concerns of the British public. She accuses Labour of neglecting the impact of illegal immigration on public services, such as education, housing, and healthcare. Patel contends that Labour’s lack of a concrete plan to address illegal migration only serves to benefit people-smuggling gangs and exacerbates the challenges facing the UK.

    Patel warns that Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership is weakening and, without a strong plan to address illegal immigration, the UK will face more strain on its public services. She urges the Conservative Party to reflect the values and concerns of the British people, who view illegal migration as a major social, political, and economic problem. Patel argues that firm actions are needed to stop illegal immigration and secure the UK’s borders, instead of what she sees as the Labour Party’s lack of action.

    immigration detention centers UK Keir Starmer immigration stance Labour immigration policy migrant migrants migration Nationality and Borders Act Priti Patel immigration Rwanda immigration scheme UK illegal migration crisis
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