Patel Attacks Labour on Brexit, Immigration, and Economic Policies

Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel expresses concern over the current state of affairs, claiming that the Labour government is putting jobs at risk and presiding over an illegal immigration crisis. She views the situation with dismay, highlighting the "pain" she believes the government is inflicting on Britain. Her primary focus is on ensuring the Labour party is removed from power in the upcoming election.

Dame Priti criticizes the government's handling of immigration, particularly regarding the scrapped Rwanda scheme, which she helped establish during her time as Home Secretary. She argues that the absence of a deterrent has led to a surge in illegal arrivals. She accuses the government of insincerity and claims that other countries are now engaging with Rwanda, while the government's treatment of the country is "appalling." She advocates for building detention and reception centers within the UK and urges the government to adopt Conservative-suggested remedies.

Furthermore, Dame Priti expresses outrage at the government's willingness to strengthen ties with the European Union, fearing a return to restrictive regulations. She emphasizes the importance of maximizing Brexit freedoms for Britain's success in a world facing instability. She believes the government will "sacrifice fishing" in the process.

Dame Priti, a self-described "massive Thatcherite," remains passionate about politics. She views the end of the Labour government as a priority. She criticizes the government's policies, including the decision to strip support for pensioners' heating bills and the overhaul of workers' rights, predicting negative economic consequences. She believes the country is suffering under the "pain of Labour" and emphasizes the Conservatives' commitment to the public, jobs, and livelihoods. She acknowledges the challenges facing the Conservatives, including the upcoming local elections and the rise of Reform UK. She believes that local councils need people with skills and experience. She expresses fondness for her former colleagues, particularly those who supported Brexit.