Hardline Tory MPs Demand Action on Illegal Immigration

Just one per cent of migrants who have arrived in small boats across the English Channel have been removed from Britain, it was revealed last night. The shocking figures have sparked outrage among hardline Tory MPs who are demanding action on illegal immigration.

Flagship Migration Bill Unites Conservative Backbenchers

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attempted to unite Conservative backbenchers behind his flagship migration bill yesterday. The bill aims to address the issue of illegal immigration and tighten border controls.

£22 Million Bill for Asylum Barge Revealed

The Home Office has finally revealed the £22 million bill for the Bibby Stockholm asylum barge. This equates to approximately £205 per migrant per night. The barge was hired to house migrants as an alternative to costly hotels.

Only 1,182 Migrants Sent Back Since 2020

Figures show that out of the nearly 110,000 migrants who have arrived in the UK via small boats over the past three years, only 1,182 have been sent back. This is a return rate of just one per cent.

Majority of Those Removed Were Albanian

The majority of migrants who were successfully removed from the UK were from Albania, a country with which the UK has a returns agreement. Only 420 non-Albanians were sent back over the same period.

MPs Grill Immigration Ministers over Figures

New immigration ministers Michael Tomlinson and Tom Pursglove faced tough questions from MPs over the low number of migrants being sent back. Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson described the figures as "unacceptable".

Home Office Accused of "Sheer Incompetence"

Tory MP Marco Longhi accused the Home Office of "sheer incompetence" in handling the issue of illegal immigration. The government is facing increasing pressure to find a robust deterrent to address the problem.

Migrant Children Missing from Hotels

Ministers revealed that 132 out of the 154 migrant children who disappeared from hotels last summer are still missing. Some have since become adults, while others are still underage.

PM Vows to Continue Crackdown on Channel Crossings

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that the number of Channel crossings had fallen by a third under his watch. He vowed to continue the crackdown on illegal immigration and expressed his support for the Rwanda plan.

Conservative Party United in Push for Rwanda Plan

Home Secretary James Cleverly insisted that the Conservative Party is united in its aim to get the Rwanda plan through. He will meet with rebel group commander MP Mark Francois to understand their concerns.

Success in Slashing Channel Crossings

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak celebrated his success in reducing the number of small boat arrivals into the country by a third. He emphasized the need for strong border controls to address the issue of illegal immigration.