The Western World has consistently reduced its contribution to these schemes with people making increasingly dangerous journeys.
A series of mini-deal, plus unilateral preparations by the UK, mean that most of the building blocks for a managed No Deal are already in place.
Patrick Bishop’s biography of Airey Neave, who in 1975 showed how to run a successful leadership campaign.
We are as ready as we are ever likely to be to leave the EU without an agreement. The only question is whether Parliament has what it takes to make the decision.
Yes, we’re going to have to pay for it. But hasn’t using Britain’s status as a net contributor to secure deals always been part of the plan?
I voted Leave because I felt it would present chances to do things better. This is just such a chance.
The right answer is to discourage people from coming to Calais in the first place, and to help people directly in the Middle East.
There is more to do, but the Home Secretary has a track record of seizing an opportunity to do the right thing.
Recall the navy. Send for marines. Learn from France’s willingness to deploy armed guards. Bring in a New Dover Patrol.
We must create a system which is tough on people smugglers, but ensures we extend hospitality to the most needy and vulnerable.