Lord Newby of the Liberal Democrats wants the UK to “embrace” illegal migrants while proposing a new law to put asylum seekers to work quicker.
Lib Dems Call for Migrant Embrace
The Liberal Democrats have urged political Parties to “embrace” illegal migrants instead of “wasting” them.
Lord Newby Wants Change
According to the party’s representative, Lord Newby, Political Parties do not do enough to use the skills of those who enter the country without a visa.
Parties Gather in Westminster
Speaking at an event with Citizens UK at Westminster’s Methodist Central Hall, Lord Newby was joined by representatives from a number of Parties.
Testing Party Members
Citizens UK, an alliance of local communities throughout the UK, put Party members to the test on issues such as immigration, with Liberal Democrats standing out.
Embracing Migrants’ Talents
Lord Newby of the Liberal Democrats asserted that the government “should be embracing them [Migrants] and using their talents, rather than wasting them.”
Liberal Democrats Propose New Law
Lord Newby also claimed that the Liberal Democrats would rewrite the current immigration laws in order to give migrants a better chance to work.
Proposed Immigration Law
According to Lord Newby, Liberal Democrats would “allow all asylum seekers to work within three months of arriving in the United Kingdom.”
Current Laws a Waste
Lord Newby criticised the current laws, which he said do not utilise the individual migrants’ talents while wasting the taxpayers’ money.
“Costing the Country”
The current laws involve the migrant “not being allowed to work” while “costing the country,” Lord Newby insisted.
Migrants Being “Miserable”
Lord Newby also mentioned that the current laws affect the mental health of the migrants, claiming they would be “having a miserable time”.
Accusing Tories of “Scapegoating” Refugees
Also at the event was Labour’s Deputy Leader, Angela Rayner, who claimed that the current Tory government were “scapegoating” refugees.
Failing to Take Responsibility
According to Rayner, refugees are being “scapegoated, while those in power fail to take responsibility for our crumbling immigration system”.
Sunak’s Rwanda Bill in Focus
While Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fought hard for his Rwanda bill to pass through Parliament, Labour could remove it entirely.
Rwanda Bill as a “Deterrent”
Sunak has insisted that the Rwanda Bill would be a “deterrent” to stop people smuggling gangs from bringing migrants to the country illegally, but will it work?
No Flights to Rwanda Under Labour Government
Labour has already declared that no Rwanda flights would take off under its governance, repeatedly calling the scheme a “gimmick.”
No Flights Until After Election
Sunak announced the general election shortly after the Rwanda bill was passed, meaning that flights could only take off after the results.
Rwanda Bill Looking Weak
So far, the bill has not seemed to deter migrants from entering the UK, as small boat crossings show no signs of going down.
Lib Dems Take on Rwanda
Lord Newby previously commented on the Rwanda bill, calling it “reckless” and insisting it would “never work”.
Wasting Taxpayers’ Money
Lord Newby accused the government of “Wasting hundreds of millions of hard working taxpayers’ money,” on the scheme.
Spreading Awareness of Controversial Law
Many people may not be aware of the current law that makes migrants wait 12 months before being able to work, with the Liberal Democrats hoping to shine a light on the matter.
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