Whether it is economic migrants trying to game our system, or genuine asylum seekers, it is always the same vile criminal gangs, exploiting vulnerable people like human cargo for a quick payday. It is also counter to our national interest because the same criminal gangs and networks are also responsible for other illicit activity ranging from drug and firearms trafficking, to serious violent crimes. The way to stop illegal migration is to stop the trade in people and reform our broken asylum system. Access to the UK’s asylum system should be based on need, not the ability to pay people smugglers. We will prevent these dangerous journeys to the UK by breaking the business model of the criminal gangs.

Source: Daily Mail July 05, 2021 21:33 UTC