Can Burnham Get Tough on Immigration?

Is Andy Burnham being naive on immigration? Just one week into his premiership, the Prime Minister insists Labour’s plan to stop small boat crossings is working, despite more than 900 migrants crossing the Channel during his first week in office. With questions also being raised over French authorities’ response at sea and claims the Home Office relied on flawed AI evidence in asylum decisions, is the Government’s approach fit for purpose?John Vine CBE, former Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, assesses Burnham’s immigration strategy, whether ministers are being too optimistic about tackling the small boats crisis, and what practical changes are needed to restore confidence in the asylum system.Former Health Minister Steve Brine discusses the growing pressure on Britain’s health and social care system, and whether reform can be delivered without placing an even greater burden on taxpayers.Professor David Paton, industrial economist at the University of Nottingham, examines reports that workers could face a new tax to fund social care as Burnham invites opposition parties to cross-party talks. Is another tax rise inevitable, or are there better ways to tackle the crisis?Finally, Gawain Towler, Reform UK governing board member, reacts to the row over social media posts appearing to threaten Nigel Farage following the murder of Ann Widdecombe. Has political discourse become dangerously inflammatory, and should there be tougher consequences for those accused of inciting violence against public figures?Andy Burnham, small boats, Channel crossings, immigration, asylum, AI, social care, taxation, Nigel Farage, Ann Widdecombe and political violence. Is the Government underestimating the scale of Britain’s biggest challenges? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.