Great Yarmouth Reform MP says legal and illegal immigration have had 'brutal consequences' on UK
Rupert Lowe has been speaking during Sir Keir Starmer's first Prime Minister's Questions
Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe argued that legal and illegal immigration have had "brutal consequences" on the UK.
Speaking during PMQs, the former chairman of Southampton FC said: "My constituents in Great Yarmouth have little doubt that out-of-control legal and illegal immigration since 1997 has damaged and disrupted their community, and undermined their public services.
"Does the Prime Minister agree that importing millions of people, with no thought whatsoever to the brutal consequences, has failed our country? I know the good people of Great Yarmouth would much appreciate a yes or no answer to this straightforward question."
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer replied: "I'm not sure I agree with his numbers. But look, I do think that it's serious that the previous government lost control of our borders."
He added: "It's a serious issue that requires a serious answer and that is why we will set up our Border Security Command to take down the gangs that are running this vile trade. What we won't do is waste further time on a gimmick that cost a fortune and removed just four volunteers."