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Lib Dems toughen up immigration rhetoric as Sir Ed Davey pledges to 'stop the boats'
The Liberal Democrats propose temporary processing centres and permit asylum seekers to work while expanding safe legal routes amid rising immigration concerns, polling shows.
- Over the summer, several town centre hotels including the Roundhouse became notorious for housing large numbers of asylum seekers amid weekly protests outside them.
- Widespread public scepticism grew due to perceived government inaction on illegal migration, with protesters expressing frustration and calling for tougher measures.
- At their annual conference in Bournemouth on Saturday, the Liberal Democrats outlined plans to speed up asylum decisions using temporary centres and to rebuild visible community policing by setting up police desks in public hubs.
- Lisa Smart, the Lib Dems' home affairs spokesperson, emphasized the need for an immigration and asylum system that is both just and efficient, while condemning the Conservatives for drastically reducing community policing and criticizing Labour for responding with ineffective rhetoric.
- These proposals reflect the Lib Dems’ attempt to offer a more comprehensive immigration approach and restore local policing, addressing voter concerns amid rising immigration focus in elections.
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