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She also said it was “totally distortionary” to suggest the previous government had “thrown open our borders” to the rest of the world, despite net migration at one point hitting a record high of 903,000 in the year to June 2023.Watch the moment Priti Patel earns herself a telling off from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch , after denying the previous government had “thrown open our borders” to the rest of the world.
“Our party is now under new leadership and it is important we learn from our mistakes and how we can do things better. As a former home secretary, I have seen no interest whatsoever from any other political parties in understanding the system or learning these lessons. “I’m pleased the leader of the opposition and shadow home secretary have said they will develop a new plan on how to control immigration, including a hard cap on visas. This is what is needed. More words will not solve the problem.”The immigration system in our country is not fit for purpose. As I said in the interview, I was not happy about the high numbers while the Conservatives were in government.
Our party is now under new leadership and it is important we learn from our mistakes and how we can do…Speaker Tells Kemi Badenoch Off For Accusing Keir Starmer Of 'Misleading' Commons
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