Record-breaking Small Boat Crossings
Rishi Sunak is confronted with a new challenge as the number of small boat crossings since he took office as Prime Minister is projected to surpass the 50,000 mark. This alarming figure indicates that 2024 could become the worst year on record for dinghy arrivals.
Controversy Over Rwanda Policy
In a setback for the Prime Minister, the average weekly crossings are expected to rise from 404 under Boris Johnson's leadership to 575. Home Secretary James Cleverly had to address allegations that one of his top aides criticized the Rwanda policy, calling it 'crap' at a private event in April.
Labour's Stance on Migrant Returns Deal
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson appeared to reject the idea of Labour agreeing to an illegal migrant returns deal with the EU, emphasizing that the UK will not participate in any EU quota system for migrant exchanges.
Labour's Criticism of Rishi Sunak
Jonathan Ashworth, Labour’s Shadow Paymaster General, criticized Rishi Sunak for failing to fulfill his promises regarding small boat crossings, highlighting the significant number of people making the journey during his tenure and the disparagement of his Rwanda policy by a close aide of the Home Secretary.
