Extract from Commons statement on Migration and Economic Development Partnership - Jun 29

Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth) (Lab): The only policy idea that the Government have is unravelling in front of our eyes. They have built an entire piece of legislation around an idea that is just not working. They also admit that delays in processing asylum claims are part of their deterrence strategy. What is the Home Secretary’s back-up plan?

The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Suella Braverman): Well, what is the hon. Lady’s plan? Her plan is to throw a bit more money at the National Crime Agency  speed up the asylum system and add more safe and legal routes. Frankly, that is not a plan. I really urge those on the Labour Benches to take a long, hard look at what they are proposing, because they do not have a plan to stop the boats. What they are proposing is open borders and uncontrolled migration. It is not a plan and it is not what the British people want.

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