BBC says migrant crisis is ‘all about Brexit’
"The problem for the government is that you cannot simply pull up the drawbridge. Controlling the country's borders requires international agreement and co-operation."
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Celebrities urge Johnson to ditch ‘horrendous’ asylum reforms
Olivia Colman and Stephen Fry are among those urging the prime minister to "think again".
Border Force guards to be given immunity over refugee drownings
Under Home Office plans, officials would be legally protected if a refugee they "push back" dies in the Channel.
Dowden: UK ‘won’t break international law’ to turn back migrants
The UK is engaged in a bitter war of words with France over migrant crossings in the English Channel.
EXCLUSIVE: Campaign launched for all residents to vote in local elections
“It doesn't matter if you are a migrant, or someone born in the UK, you still have to pay local council tax. You use public transport, your local school, your local park, so it's only right that you get a say in how these services run.”
Most people are against Priti Patel’s asylum reforms, Home Office finds
Three-quarters of those taking part in a Home Office survey disagreed with Patel's immigration plans.
Watch: Pensioner’s moving description of how immigration has improved Batley goes viral
He called on Batley's multi-cultural population to "just talk" to one another.
Dido Harding vows to end NHS reliance on foreign workers
Harding formally applied to succeed Sir Simon Stevens atop the health service last week.
Are The Main Parties’ General Election Immigration Promises Credible?
Four of the political parties may have a hand in shaping an entirely new immigration system on Friday. So what do they promise? More importantly, how realistic are these pledges? Immigration Solicitor Vanessa Ganguin examines how credible these political promises are. With all kinds of accusations flying around, bold promises, u-turns, ...