“Labour’s Version Of ‘Stop The Boats’ Is ‘Smash The Gangs’” | Alex Phillips

Yvette Cooper is under fire for plans to reopen two controversial detention centres as part of an immigration crackdown. The Home Secretary announced measures to tackle illegal migration, including a goal to deport over 14,000 failed asylum seekers by year-end. However, critics note this figure is far lower than the 45,000 deported in 2010. The government also plans to add 290 beds at Campsfield and Haslar immigration removal centres, both of which were closed due to issues like hunger strikes and suicides. Critics argue the plans are a waste of taxpayer money and fail to respect the dignity of migrants, especially after recent racist riots targeting asylum seekers Alex Phillips speaks with The Spectator’s Assistant Editor, Isable Hardman. #news #politics #money #uk #government #talk #talkradio