Suella Braverman to call for global crackdown on small boats in major US speech

Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, will be delivering a major speech in the US on Wednesday, where she will call on world leaders to take action against illegal migration and smuggling gangs. She will highlight Britain's "innovative approaches" in tackling small boats and present a "blueprint" for other countries to combat the crisis. This speech comes as the Home Office reports a full week of no channel crossings, but with a staggering 24,000 dinghies making the journey so far this year.

Fighting outdated asylum rules

During her speech, Braverman will question the suitability of international conventions and legal frameworks established over fifty years ago, in light of the current challenges posed by jet travel and smartphones. She emphasizes the unsustainable pressures that illegal migration and mass movement of people are placing on America, the UK, and Europe. Braverman will discuss these pressing issues with American counterparts in Washington, underscoring that failure to address these challenges may jeopardize the democratic legitimacy of political institutions.

Addressing other crucial issues

In addition to her discussions on small boats and immigration, Braverman will visit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in the US. Here, she will witness firsthand how the organization is combatting sick paedophiles and child abuse online. She will also receive a briefing on the deadly fentanyl epidemic that continues to plague the US.