In line with the news report from the Daily Mail; they revealed that Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, has raised concerns about uncontrolled immigration, describing it as an 'existential' threat to the Western world.
During a significant speech in Washington DC, seen by some as a potential bid for future Tory leadership, Braverman drew attention to the substantial influx of migrants in Europe and the US.
In her address, she referenced the ongoing Channel boats crisis and warned that unless governments could effectively manage their borders, they would face significant challenges. Braverman also criticized those who dismiss immigration concerns as 'idiots or bigots,' asserting that the failures of multiculturalism were evident in cities like Paris, Brussels, and Leicester. She stressed the importance of migrants integrating into society instead of living parallel lives.
Braverman called for an overhaul of the UN Refugee Convention to address the Channel crisis and expressed discontent with the European Convention on Human Rights, labeling the current system as 'unsustainable' and arguing that it encourages illegal migration. She suggested revisiting the 1951 UN treaty to establish stricter criteria for asylum claims.
While expressing support for immigration, Braverman emphasized the need for controlled migration to preserve national identity and security, pointing out that rapid and large-scale cultural changes can dilute existing cultures. She rejected the notion that her background as the child of immigrants obligates her to hold a pro-migration stance, stressing the importance of honesty in discussing the challenges and solutions related to immigration.
Braverman also highlighted the shift in refugee criteria from 'persecution' to 'discrimination' in the UN treaty and its role in the Channel crisis, where a significant number of migrants have attempted to reach Britain via dinghies since 2018.
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