Britain unveils new plan to combat illegal immigration
British Prime Minister Sunak made remarks in the British Parliament on the new 5-point plan aimed at combating illegal immigration.
Beginning his speech by saying: “It is unfair that people come here illegally,” Sunak said it is also “unfair” that people from safe countries apply for asylum and participate in the asylum system.
Sunak stated that the public is right to be angry with this situation and assessed that the global asylum system is now useless and obsolete.
AN AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REACHED WITH ALBANIA
Saying that “enemy states” are using immigration as a weapon at the European border, Sunak commented that the vast majority of those trying to enter the UK illegally come from “safe countries”.
In this context, Sunak pointed out that they have determined a 5-point plan to combat illegal immigration and pointed out that 700 troops will be assigned to the new unit that will be established to monitor small vessels that cross the English Channel.
Sunak announced that British border guards will be deployed in Albania under the new agreement with Albania and that a special unit of 400 experts will be set up to deal with the applications of Albanian immigrants.
Data released by the British government reveals that Albanians make up the majority of irregular migrants arriving in England via the English Channel and this number has increased rapidly in the last two years.
Prime Minister Sunak also stated that they will provide accommodation for 10,000 refugees who are staying in hotels and awaiting accommodation in disused holiday parks, ex-student dormitories and surplus military facilities.
“RWANDA FLIGHTS WILL START AGAIN”
Emphasizing that the British government will enact legislation banning cross-Channel migrants from staying in England early next year, Sunak said: “If you enter England illegally, you cannot stay here. You will be promptly repatriated to your home country or to a safe country where your asylum application will be considered.” he said he.
Prime Minister Sunak also announced that controversial flights to send migrants and asylum seekers to Rwanda will restart, and that lawmakers may soon set a quota to determine the country’s refugee capacity.
“We have a proud history of providing shelter to those who need it most,” Sunak said. No one can doubt our generosity. But the majority of those who benefit from this generosity today are not those who have fled directly from war zones or are at risk of persecution, but the people who cross the Canal in small boats. he said.
Data released by the UK Home Office in September revealed that 143,377 asylum seekers were waiting for the decision to be announced, while 100,000 of them had been waiting for more than 6 months. (AA)