Patel’s frustration is understandable, but it would surely just see even more crossings – and her successor offer the cash again.
If the Foreign Secretary offered a spare room to an Afghan, the rules would prevent the offer from being accepted.
Like Brokenshire, who he replaces as Security Minister, he is willing to return to government at a lower rank.
Questions have been raised about whether the visa route will truly be as liberal as some have implied
A requirement for digital-only proof raises questions around reliability and digital exclusion.
Controversial but reasonable opinions can be the basis of a visit from the police or even arrest.
A ‘two-tier’ asylum system that penalises illegal entry makes sense, but the reforms to citizenship law are a big missed opportunity.
New powers need to be applied pro-actively and even-handedly if they are to do any good. Recent experience doesn’t fill us with confidence.
The truth is that all nations are becoming digital nations, and their digital citizens will require access to digital services.
Plus: If Sunak wishes to ingratiate himself with small business people, he should scrap the loan charge and IR35.
The Government must develop a Counter Pandemic Border Strategy (CPBS) to manage the second and subsequent waves of the virus.
The unenviable role of humourless teacher trying to discipline an impudent schoolboy was played by the Leader of the Opposition.
It would make more sense to add a requirement to attach the Covid Test Certificate to the form and enter its details at the same time.
A positive agenda would encourage those whom we are now seeking to attract to take that extra step.
It would seem to compound an injustice to invite these Afghans to join the back of the queue for resettlement assistance.