Robert Jenrick, the immigration minister, has said that the UK cannot stop the influx of migrant boats without the deterrence policy. He has also called for a reduction in legal migration. Jenrick has committed to doing “whatever it takes” to push through a plan to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda. The government plans to stop the boats “in their entirety” before the next general election, but this goal can’t be achieved without the implementation of the Rwanda policy.
Minister Jenrick stated that he wants an urgent and fundamental reform of the immigration system to reduce overall levels of migration. The Illegal Migration Act, which bans anyone from making asylum claims in the UK if they enter via unregulated routes, is part of the government’s efforts to tackle illegal immigration. The government’s deal with Rwanda to send illegal immigrants to the African country has not taken flight due to legal issues, and it is expected that the Supreme Court will rule on the matter soon.
There has been a change in the home secretary position, and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has replaced Suella Braverman. The new home secretary has spoken of the government’s commitment to stopping the boats. Mr. Jenrick has criticized the post-Brexit system for legal migration, claiming that the Conservative governments have “betrayed the [Brexit] promise” to reduce migration. The UK’s net migration reached record highs, and a “point-based” immigration system was established following Brexit to “take back control” of Britain’s borders. However, Mr. Jenrick and others have been critical of the government’s migration policies.