“Our lack of our control of the borders is a betrayal of national sovereignty.” In a discussion with barrister Alexander Horne and Times Radio presenter Baroness Hazarika, Claire argued that the Rwanda bill is “fooling people”, and won’t resolve the issue of illegal crossings which is a “betrayal of national sovereignty”.
“We need to have a sovereign policy on what refugee status is… we associate it with escaping Nazi Germany but things have changed…” Claire spoke to Mike Graham about the latest revolt against Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Bill.
Claire took part in BBC Radio 4’s regular discussion programme, Any Questions?, recorded this week at Chester Cathedral. Also on the panel were the chair of the International Development Select Committee, Sarah Champion MP, Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake MP and the Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, Henri Murison. Questions from the audience included: … Read more