Today, Government has announced its small boats plan, which will ensure that those who come here on small boats can’t claim asylum, while being fair to those who have a legitimate claim.
This new law will send a clear signal that if you come to this country illegally, you cannot claim asylum here – while helping to break up the criminal gangs exploiting this system.
Ahead of the announcement, Mr Bradley met with the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman MP, to discuss the announcements and ensure the views of his constituents were listened to. Mr Bradley has received countless emails from across Mansfield and Warsop regarding their concerns about how Government will operationalise the plans. The Mansfield MP highlighted the importance of ensuring deportation flights get off the ground and that they are not held back by judicial reviews and legal appeals processes.
Commenting on this Ben Bradley MP said:
“Tackling small boats is still the number one issue residents across Mansfield and Warsop contact me about. I’ve made my position very clear on this – I will back any steps that tackle this problem.
“Bringing the Bill forward is a start but we have to be able to implement it, and we must see outcomes in the form of falling numbers of illegal migrants and regular deportation flights.
“I am sympathetic to my constituent’s concerns and, ultimately, the proof will be in the delivery. On the face of it, the Prime Minister is sticking to his word and determined to block small boat crossings, take on the ECHR and ensure the law is on our side. I’ll do everything I can to support Government and stop these crossings once and for all.”
