UK ministers are pushing for a new law to swiftly deport asylum seekers from "safe" countries, igniting fears over fair hearings. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper seeks to streamline processing as record crossings surge, driven by smuggling and better weather. Critics warn that this rushed approach could deny many a proper evaluation of their claims.

Conservative MP Peter Bedford slammed Labour's approach to the Channel migrant crisis, asserting their policies have fueled a staggering rise in crossings. With over 14,800 migrants arriving in 2025 alone and projections hitting 50,000, critics, including GB News hosts, demand decisive action against people-smuggling gangs instead of blaming the weather.

French MP Eleonore Caroit has branded the UK an "El Dorado" for migrants, citing its lenient asylum policies as a magnet for those seeking refuge. With a staggering 42% rise in crossings this year, she urges stronger collaboration between France and the UK to tackle the escalating migrant crisis and advocates for enhanced measures to intercept boats.

The UK government's push to expedite asylum seeker deportations echoes historical trends in immigration policy. In the late 1990s, the UK implemented the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act, which aimed to streamline asylum processes but faced criticism for undermining due process. Similar fears arose during the Trump administration in the U.S., where rapid deportations often bypassed fair hearings, raising significant human rights concerns.