British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to detain and send back illegal migrants as the government faces mounting pressure to tackle Channel crossings and the issue of asylum hotels.
Starmer on a social media post said, they will not reward illegal entry. If someone crosses the Channel unlawfully, they will be detained and sent back.
His remarks came as several demonstrations were held across England yesterday, including in London, Skegness and Gloucester, where asylum seekers are being housed in hotels.
Five people were arrested in west London. According to Home Office data, The number of asylum seekers being housed in hotels rose to more than 32,000 in the year to June. The government had promised to close asylum hotels by the time of the next general election.
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