Tomorrow at Conservative Party Conference the Home Secretary,
, is expected to say:
On Insulate Britain Protests:
“Freedom to protest is a fundamental right our Party will forever
fight to uphold. But it must be within the law. Measures already
going through Parliament will ensure these criminals can be
brought to justice for the disruption they are causing. But we
are going further to close down the legal loopholes exploited by
these offenders.
“So today I can announce I will;
- Increase the maximum penalties for disrupting a motorway
- Criminalise interference with key infrastructures such as
roads, railways and our free press
- And give the police and courts new powers to deal with the
small minority of offender’s intent on travelling around the
country, causing disruption and misery across our communities.
“This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions
needed to cut crime and make our streets and communities safer.”
On Illegal Immigration
“What is happening in the Channel with small boats is unsafe,
unfair, and unacceptable. From the vast camps outside Calais of
mainly male, economic migrants. To the shocking images of people
crammed onto flimsy boats crossing the Channel, exploited by
people smugglers. Vile criminals characterised by ruthlessness
and greed, who even threaten to drown small children to line
their pockets.”
…
“My New Plan for Immigration is already making its way through
Parliament. At the heart of this Plan is a simple principle.
Control. That is not unreasonable. Through our New Plan for
Immigration, Britain will be fair but firm.”
…
“France is a safe country, one not riven by war or conflict.
There is no reason why any asylum seeker should come to the
United Kingdom directly from France. We make no apology for
securing our borders and exploring all possible options to save
lives by ending these horrific journeys.”
On Crime and Violence against Women and
Girls
“The safety and security of our citizens is paramount. Without
safety and security, there can be no freedom. Our approach to
crime will always be based upon seeking justice for victims and
survivors, whilst ensuring perpetrators feel the full force of
the law.”
“I know all our thoughts remain with Sarah Everard’s family and
friends. Her murderer, whose name I refuse to repeat, was a
monster. His explicit intention was to instil fear and terror in
women and girls. I say this as Home Secretary, but also as a
woman. Such unconscionable crimes and acts of violence against
women and girls have no place in our society. And that is why I
have redoubled my efforts to ensure women and girls feel safer.”
