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Here are five things I'm doing to stop the boats.

First, I'm bringing in new laws that will mean if you come to the UK illegally, you can't

stay, no matter how hard you try.

Second, I've secured a deal with France that will help stop the boats at source before

they cross the channel.

I've also negotiated a deal with Albania, which has already helped us bring down crossings

from there by 90%.

Third, I've increased raids by 50% to clamp down on illegal workers.

Fourth, I'm ending the farce of illegal migrants being put up in hotels by the taxpayer.

Fifth, I'm ensuring that the only way to come to the UK for asylum will be through safe and legal routes.

I know stopping the boats is a priority for the British people and I'm leaving no stone unturned to get it done.

In case you were in any doubt, that isn't Tom Cruise, that's Rishi Sunak with his own mission impossible, which is to stop

the small boats. And what you're trying to do is convey the maximum amount of action, almost Hollywood

movie-esque of all the things you're doing. But aren't you just drawing attention to the fact

that you've been trying to deal with this for bloody years and you're not making a whole lot of progress. Yeah, it is August and it is a part of the year

where the government tries to take control of the narrative while everyone's on holiday. And this

week, it is Small Boats Week. And as John said, trying to address a problem that the government

has said it's been addressing for years

and years. So on today's episode, we're going to be talking about something called the Bibby

Stockholm, a barge currently off the Isle of Portland, which today has started to receive asylum

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