Summary: New migration routes and methods, such as arriving via Spain, raise questions about human rights and asylum claims. The effectiveness of deterrents, like being sent to Rwanda or a barge, in curbing migration remains uncertain. Border security measures and the sophistication of migrant networks contribute to the evolving dynamics of migration. Labour's historical track record suggests potential for more effective management of returns and migration balances. The challenges and complexities of managing migration and asylum claims pose significant policy dilemmas. ...

Migrant crossings: 'Can you stop the small boats?' Are you going to be able to stop the small boats? Well, that's our objective. We couldn't have been clearer in putting it as one of the five central promises of this government to stop the boats, secure our borders and bring fairness back to our asylum system. We're going to do everything in our power to achieve that, and ultimately, it will be for the public to decide at the next general election whether we've succeeded or not. But be in no doubt that the Prime Minister of the Home Section and I will do everything we can to achieve that goal. I'm just interested in listening to some of the language you're using there. It's your objective. You're going to do everything you can to achieve it, not saying, yeah, we are going to stop the small boats. We are going to stop the small boats, and we wi...