I have a friend who has worked in these and they’re horrific places
Obviously getting rid of the Rwanda plan and Bibby Stockholm was great news but Labour are still scared to be seen as weak on immigration.
The problem is that the lack of solution. Immigration is a huge issue for some voters.
Whether you send them to Rwanda, Bobby Stockholm, or a detention centre there is criticism.
If they get priority housing there is criticism.
I do feel there is a middle ground of an “open encampment” with the prospect of employment that benefit the nation while processing goes one. Potholes for one.
I appreciate that this could conjure images of chain gangs but surely is could be done in matter that ends “they come over here and do nothing” argument while also helping the nation and assisting with assimilating to a new country.