The News Agents Suella’s own goal
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Sep 6, 2023 Suella's new Illegal Immigration Act may backfire on the Home Office as the government can no longer use Aid money to house asylum seekers. The bill criminalizes asylum seekers, forcing the Home Office to fund their housing. The podcast also covers the UK's small boats crisis, crumbling concrete in schools, contrasting narratives of the Labour Party and Rishi Sunak's government, the conviction for conspiracy to overturn democracy, and various trivia questions and facts.
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Unintended Consequences of the Illegal Migration Bill
- The Illegal Migration Bill reclassifies asylum seekers as "illegal immigrants."
- This shift cuts off billions in aid funding previously used for asylum seeker welfare.
Shift in UK Aid Spending
- UK aid spending has shifted from international development to housing asylum seekers in UK hotels.
- This reallocation has impacted programs addressing global crises like flooding and famine.
Breach of International Aid Agreements
- The Illegal Migration Bill breaches international aid agreements by classifying asylum seekers as illegal immigrants.
- This prevents the use of aid money for their support, creating a significant funding gap.