Starmer Grilled on Migrant Crisis: Rwanda Plan's Failure and Future Solutions

The UK's migrant crisis remains a pressing issue, as evidenced by a recent GB News interview featuring Keir Starmer. Interviewer Katherine Forster pressed Starmer on his administration's failure to secure the nation's borders, particularly in light of the cancelled Rwanda migrant relocation program. Starmer defended the decision, stating, "The reason we stood down the Rwanda scheme was because it cost a fortune and only a handful of people went on a voluntary basis." He emphasized ongoing collaborations with French counterparts to enhance border security. This highlights the ongoing political debate surrounding immigration policy in the UK and the challenges in finding effective solutions.