The Prime Minister has warned the public that a Labour government would turn the UK into the “Illegal Immigration Capital of the World,” but Sunak’s record doesn’t look great.
Prime Minister’s Assertion
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made claims about what immigration in the UK would look like under a Labour government.
Labour Party’s Grip on Power
With the Labour Party’s victory looking more and more likely in the polls, the Prime Minister has upped his rhetoric to describe the opposition’s immigration policies.
UK Under Labour Government
According to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, under a Labour government, the UK would be one of the easiest countries to emigrate to.
“Illegal Immigration Capital of the World”
Sunak has claimed that a Labour government would turn the UK into the “soft-touch illegal migration capital of the world”.
Working With the EU
Sunak criticised Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer for his proposed immigration policy that would see the UK working with border forces from countries in the EU.
“Illegal Migration Amnesty”
The Prime Minister criticised the Labour leader for his “illegal migration amnesty and sweetheart deal with the EU”.
The Waiting Game
Home Secretary James Cleverly wrote a piece in the Daily Telegraph, claiming that the newspaper has evidence that migrants are playing a waiting game.
Migrants “Waiting” for Labour
Cleverly claimed that the Telegraph has “evidence” that migrants are “waiting for a Labour government”.
Tories Pledge to “Stop The Boats”
Cleverly claimed that the Conservatives would “stop the boats” and “get legal migration right down.”
Tories’ Immigration Numbers
Cleverly’s promise comes after 14 years of Conservatives being in power, during which immigration numbers have soared, not decreased.
Sunak’s Rwanda Plan
This claim comes after Rishi Sunak’s plans to send illegal immigrants to Rwanda as a deterrent finally came into law.
Using Rwanda as a Deterrent
Sunak firmly believes that sending migrants on flights to Rwanda would work as a deterrent to stop people smuggling gangs.
Regular Flights to Rwanda
Part of the Conservatives’ immigration policy in the general election involves flying migrants to Rwanda on a regular basis until no more small boats enter the UK’s shores.
Sending Flights “Until Boats Are Stopped”
The Tories promised to run “a regular rhythm of flights to Rwanda to provide an effective deterrent, starting in July, until the boats are stopped”.
Rwanda Scheme Ineffective
Since the Rwanda scheme was passed just before the election announcement, immigration has not slowed down.
Labour’s Plans on Migration
Labour’s plan involves working with members of the EU to investigate those responsible for people smuggling, cutting illegal migration off at the source.
Rwanda as a “Gimmick”
Labour has regularly branded the Rwanda scheme as nothing but a “gimmick” designed to get votes, with the Party also hitting out at Sunak’s recent comments.
Sunak Scaremongering
Labour has insisted that Sunak is “desperately inventing lies” about a Labour government to scare the public into votes.
Labour to “Get a Grip” on Immigration
Sir Starmer promised that Labour would “get a grip” on immigration rather than inventing “gimmicks”.
Prime Minister’s Mistakes
The Prime Minister’s comments come at a time of desperation for the Conservative Party as Sunak’s continuous gaffes lose more public support each day.
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