MARK Jenkinson MP has declared his support for the Government's new Illegal Migration Bill, ensuring those who enter the UK illegally are swiftly detained and removed.
On March 7th 2023, the Home Secretary introduced this ground-breaking Bill to the House of Commons, removing any incentive for someone to try and enter the UK illegally. Not only will this protect our borders from illegal Channel Crossings, it will break the criminal gangs cashing in on innocent lives, and it will ensure people stop risking their lives trying to cross from Europe to England.
If you enter the UK illegally:
- You will be detained immediately and removed to a safe country within weeks.
- You will not be able to claim asylum in the UK - instead your claim will be heard in Rwanda or another safe third country.
- You will not be able to access the modern slavery system in the UK.
- You will have no ability to make spurious and late claims to frustrate removal.
- Any human rights claims will be heard after removal.
As set out by the Prime Minister, one of the Government's five main priorities is to stop the boats. Only when this is done will we do more to genuinely need our help. Our borders must be controlled to free up the resources required to expand safe and legal routes. Already, we have established these for Syria, Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Ukraine.
The public are right to demand control of our borders and that is exactly why stopping the boats is one of our five priorities. This Bill will create an asylum system able to withstand the pressures facing our country. It means the vast majority of illegal migrants will be removed, delivering the deterrent needed to stop people making these crossings. By taking these steps, we will be tough but fair, detain and remove illegal migrants, and stop the boats.
"I welcome the Home Secretary's statement. For too long, illegal immigrants have entered our country and taken advantage of our services. For too long, innocent people have perished crossing the Channel. Enough is enough.
"Great Britain has always provided help to those in need. From those escaping persecution Nazi persecution in Europe to those now escaping Russian aggression in Ukraine, I am proud of our history of compassion towards those who need it. In order to continue this tradition, we must stop admitting thousands of economic migrants to our asylum system, we must ensure that those who don't play by the rules are sent away."
"Labour has no plan, only hysteria, histrionics and criticism. They are the party of unlimited and uncontrolled migration. They have opposed every plan we have put forward, however they've failed to introduce one of their own."
"I know my constituents and the British public want to stop this migration and humanitarian crisis. It's clear that we are on the side of the British people, which is exactly why I will work vehemently with the Government to succeed."
MARK JENKINSON MP
