Rishi Sunak Says Illegal Immigrants Taking Advantage of Britain’s ‘Generosity of Spirit’

But Labour's Sir Keir Starmer says Sunak's announcements 'feel like Groundhog Day'

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addresses journalists at the Western Jetfoil terminal in Dover, Kent, on June 5, 2023. PA

Rishi Sunak says the British government has bought or rented three barges to house up to 1,500 illegal immigrants and has said he makes no apology for “tough measures” which are being used to stem the tide of small boats crossing the English Channel.

The first of the barges is due to dock in Portland, Dorset, later this month and will house 500 men who have claimed asylum in Britain.