Nearly all women arriving on small boats have been raped, says Shabana Mahmood

The home secretary has raised concerns that people traffickers will increasingly exploit asylum seekers due to the UK’s control over who is allowed entry. She highlighted alarming reports that nearly all women attempting the dangerous crossing from northern France in small boats have experienced sexual violence during their journey. In a recent interview, she also warned that far-right extremists could pose a direct threat to political leaders, suggesting they might resort to violence if they gained influence. The comments underscore growing tensions over migration and security in the UK.

Home secretary warns people traffickers will exploit asylum seekers because they decide who comes to the UKNearly all women who try to reach the UK in small boats from northern France have been raped on their journey, Shabana Mahmood has claimed.In an interview with The Rest Is Politics podcast, the home secretary said far-right, balaclava-wearing activists would “kill” or “kick me out of my own country” if they took power. Continue reading...