Tom Kerridge says political parties are using immigration to ‘mask years of poor spending’
"It is not the fault of immigration - it is the fault of poor spending."
"It is not the fault of immigration - it is the fault of poor spending."
At the same time, the number of asylum decisions made by the Home Office is at the highest level since records began.
This is the highest figure in 10 years.
The numbers for January 2026 are down 15% on last year.
The move is set to affect over two billion people worldwide.
That'll show 'em... if they exist, of course. Labour have announced a new immigration deterrent - which comes with one questionable caveat.
'We have seen this with Nazi Germany, we are seeing this in 2025.'
MPs have accused the home secretary for 'performative cruelty'
"For most people, concerns around immigration are not based on personal experience."
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