Labour accused of trying to outdo Farage with migrant deportation videos The government is publishing videos of raids of venues employing illegal workers as it prepares for the second reading of its Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
The Home Office has claimed that in many cases, those who come to the UK and end up working illegally are sold false promises about their ability to live and work in the UK, creating a dangerous draw and encouraging people to risk their lives by crossing the Channel on small boats.
The Refugee Council said the government was using “performative” stunts to try to promote division, while former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas said it was “sickening” to see Labour try to appease Reform.
Sir Keir Starmer’s government has been accused of trying to mimic Nigel Farage’s Reform party by publishing videos of raids on migrants accused of working illegally in Britain.
But with yet another poll published over the weekend suggesting that Reform UK is in the lead, and the party celebrating its accrual of 200,000 members, Mr Farage claimed the action was being taken because he has “terrified” the Labour Party.
