As a result, the small boats debacle has become emblematic of this latest troubled chapter of Conservative rule. The story of Conservative immigration policy is a tale of ambitious targets and harsh anti-immigration policies that have not resulted in reducing immigration – illegal or legal. View image in fullscreen Rishi Sunak gives a press conference after the announcement of the illegal migration bill in March last year. Since 2010, Conservative ministers have consistently promised to cut immigration and immigration has consistently soared. Disagreements about Rwanda and small boats policy marked the fiercest part of the final leaders’ debate last week.

Source: The Guardian July 01, 2024 23:39 UTC