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UK Hosts 40-Nation Summit to Combat People Smuggling
Above: Protesters against illegal immigration and the Bibby Stockholm barge demonstrate, on Sept. 16, 2023 in Portland, England. Image copyright: Finnbarr Webster/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Labour narrative
The landmark summit convenes delegates from over 40 nations to combat the "vile trade" in irregular migration, demonstrating Labour's commitment to tackling this global criminal industry. By uniting international partners, the UK aims to dismantle smuggling networks and strengthen border security, reflecting the party's decisive approach to the crisis.
Tory narrative
The international summit on illegal immigration, organized by Prime Minister Starmer, is a mere "talking shop." Despite theatrical displays of enforcement and border security, the UK's Labour government appears ineffectual in addressing the crisis, with channel crossings up 31% since they took power and abandoned the Rwanda deterrent program.