Rob Bates

Rob Bates, founder of the Centre for Migration Control, dissects Labour's proposed immigration reforms, shedding light on hidden issues like visa overstayers and the significant financial burden of asylum hotels. He critiques the 'jewellery clause' as a weak deterrent and highlights the failures of current border enforcement, with small boat crossings representing only a fraction of a deeper crisis. Bates also discusses the complexities of asylum laws and the misuse of the Modern Slavery Act, advising on more effective migration management strategies.