Turning point
IN A week when Britain faces a seismic upheaval in politics, one grim milestone helps explain why the traditional parties face a hammering at the polls on Thursday at the expense of populist alternatives.
The number of illegal migrants to have crossed the in small boats since the current crisis began in 2018 is — with just four per cent returned.
Just four per cent of illegal migrants who cross the Channel are returned Credit: AFP
The number of migrants to cross since the crisis started is on track to surpass 200,000 Credit: PA
Two more young women in the boats have also died, taking the toll of those who have perished trying to cross the Channel to at least 288 since 2017 — a further human tragedy to add to the economic carnage caused by the failure to stop the trafficking gangs.
The Tories paid the price for being too slow to listen to voters’ concerns about and for coming up with the too late.
Labour, among other reasons, is set for an electoral kicking both from former supporters for axing even that deterrent — and from the Left for even bothering to try to stop the influx.
Reform’s pledge, if it wins power, to in areas run by Green councils or with a Green MP is as mischievous as it is provocative.
But it will strike a chord.
Ed in sand
NET Zero zealot told the country his green crusade was a way to cut £300 a year off household energy by 2030.
Despite his pre-election promise proving to be hogwash, it is clear he has no intention of cutting expensive green levies or exploiting the North Sea and we need during a transition to renewables.
Former Labour PM is the latest to say politicians like Miliband need to prioritise the needs of consumers and stop excusing high as a price worth paying to deal with climate change.
Don’t expect Miliband to take a blind bit of notice. He doesn’t care about consumers.
Like all fanatics, he is convinced that only he knows best and everyone else can go to hell.
Sir should dump his disastrous Energy Secretary.
Sadly, Starmer may be Prime Minister but he is barely in charge.
Woof justice
LUCKY lags at Usk prison are ; if they want yoga, crocheting classes and therapy dogs; and what upsets them — like noise, bright lights or, presumably, confined spaces.
It’s all so woke, but did anyone ask the jail staff what, er, pronouns they would prefer NOT to be called by the inmates?
And how about the therapy dogs? Do they get a choice in any of this?
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