British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to announce new laws to restrict migrant crossings, telling those arriving in small boats that if they go illegally they cannot stay there.
Speaking to the Sunday Express, Rishi Sunak said he and senior officials at the Home Office have drawn up new laws to stop lawyers using the right to family life and legislation designed to tackle modern slavery to stop clients being deported theirs.
"I have made the issue of illegal migration one of my top five priorities by pledging to stop the boats once and for all," he said.
"Illegal immigration is not fair to the British taxpayer, it is not fair to those who come here legally and it is not fair that criminal gangs are allowed to continue their immoral trade. I am determined to keep my promise to stop the ships. So make no mistake, if you come here illegally, you won't be able to stay."
Meanwhile, Home Secretary Suella Braverman wrote in the Sun on Sunday: “Enough is enough. The British people want this resolved. They are tired of harsh conversations and inappropriate actions. We must stop the ships.
"That's why the prime minister and I have worked tirelessly to bring in necessary and effective legislation that will address this problem, once and for all," Ms. Braverman wrote.
"If you come here illegally you will be stopped and quickly removed. Our laws will be simple in their intent and practice, the only way into the UK will be a safe and legal one.
Until now, Labor has opposed any attempt to end illegal migration. They are not serious about dealing with the issue which is becoming more and more serious and allows criminal gangs to exploit vulnerable people.
"The prime minister and I will do whatever it takes. You can judge us by our actions."
A new law aimed at reducing the number of small boats crossing the Channel is expected to be announced on Tuesday.
The legislation is expected to stop asylum claims from migrants who traveled to the UK in small boats.
The law would give the home secretary authority to deport anyone arriving by small boat "as soon as possible" to Rwanda or a "safe third country".