David Simmonds MP tells Sky News the UK is "not a particularly popular destination for asylum seekers"

Written By RAMP Project

After the latest loss of life in the Channel, RAMP Principal David Simmonds MP speaks to Sky News about the reasons why some asylum seekers take the perilous route to the UK. He explains that many people may have a strong family connections in the UK, which needs to be recognised in our asylum system. He also places recent arrivals via the English Channel into broader context, pointing out that the UK is "not a particularly popular destination for asylum seekers" compared to other European countries.

See the full interview here.

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