Suella Braverman fails to substantiate migrant crime claims

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Suella Braverman has not provided statistical evidence to support her claim that migrants crossing the Channel are linked to "increased levels of crime" because government legislation on the immigration cleared the Commons.< /p>

Home Secretary says people arriving in UK in small boats have values ​​'at odds with our country' before MPs debate of the Illegal Migration Bill.

Later asked if she had numbers to back up the statement, she said it was based on information she had gathered to the chiefs of police. raised concerns in Parliament about the impact the government's landmark immigration reforms could have on protections against modern slavery.

But the bill was approved by the House of Commons without any drama in votes after MPs gave it a third reading by 289 to 230, a majority of 59.

"I think people who come here illegally have values which are at odds with our country," the Home Secretary said earlier.

At a later event in Westminster, she added: "Not in all cases, but it becoming a notable feature of everyday crime fighting in England and Wales.

"Many people come here illegally and very quickly get involved in the drug trade, in other forms of exploitation. possess values ​​that are at odds with our country

Suella Braverman

Asked if this claim was bas...