Chris Philp

Chris Philp, Shadow Home Secretary, critiques the UK-France migrant deal, labeling it a disaster that fails to control the border. He discusses the surge of migrants and doubts about Labour's strategies. Dom Penna, Political correspondent for The Telegraph, provides insights from his chat with Reform MP Lee Anderson, highlighting significant political shifts as former Tory members like Jake Berry defect to Reform UK. The conversation digs into the complexities of immigration policies and the changing landscape of British politics.

In this discussion, Chris Philp, the Shadow Home Secretary, shares insights on the Conservative Party's new immigration strategies. He emphasizes a shift towards high-skilled migrants, proposing policies like extending the wait for indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years. Philp expresses a zero-tolerance stance on illegal immigration, featuring proposals similar to the Rwanda plan. The conversation also covers safe pathways for migrants and the need for a robust labor market response to immigration trends, critiquing past approaches and exploring future reforms.