Keir's asylum reforms 'just another gimmick'

SIR KEIR Starmer’s asylum reforms were last night branded a “gimmick” that won’t end the Channel migrant crisis.

- By Michael Knowles Home Affairs Editor

The Prime Minister vowed to scrap the “golden ticket” to life in the UK, declaring that migrants must “earn” settlement, rather than “paying a people smuggler”.

Under new plans, refugees could have to work, learn English, have a clean criminal record and contribute to their communities to earn indefinite leave to remain.

But Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp warned: “Unless Keir Starmer repeals the Human Rights Act for immigration matters, this is just another gimmick that won't work.”

He added: “He is too weak to take any meaningful action to stop the boats. That is why over 34,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats this year.”