How would you solve the immigration crisis? With the cost of the asylum system under growing scrutiny and fresh questions over border security, immigration is once again dominating the political agenda.
Charlie Rowley reacts to reports that migrants using the ECHR to remain in Britain could cost taxpayers £4.9 billion, as ministers unveil plans to make asylum seekers repay the cost of hotel accommodation if they are later granted the right to work. We also discuss local anger after dozens of asylum seekers were moved into newly built homes originally intended for social housing.
Orla Minihane, spokeswoman for Restore Britain, gives her solution to the immigration crisis and asks whether Britain’s asylum system has become unsustainable. Should the UK leave the ECHR, reform asylum laws or take an entirely different approach?
Meanwhile, political commentator and former Independent Mayor of Middlesbrough Andy Preston discusses Andy Burnham’s vision for government after the Prime Minister pledged to “rewire” Britain. We examine Burnham’s plans to continue basing himself in Greater Manchester rather than living full-time in Downing Street, and whether governing from outside Westminster represents a fresh approach or sends the wrong message.
Immigration, asylum, the ECHR, border security, asylum hotels, Andy Burnham, constitutional reform and the future of Britain. If you were Prime Minister, how would you solve the immigration crisis?
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