Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:02pm on 16 Dec 2023,Saturday International
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, speaking at an event organized by far-right Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, cautions that migrants could 'overwhelm' the UK and vows to seek reforms in global refugee rules. Sunak argues that failing to address illegal migration would erode public trust in politicians and governments. He suggests updating post-war frameworks on asylum, potentially including agreements like the European Convention on Human Rights. Critics accuse Sunak of adopting divisive rhetoric, echoing sacked home secretary Suella Braverman's approach. Sunak also discusses joint funding with Italy to return migrants from Tunisia to their home countries.
