GB News star Nana Akua has criticised what she describes as Britain's "leftist generosity" in its immigration policies, claiming the system actively draws migrants away from other European countries.
Speaking on the People's Channel, Akua pointed to the provision of hotel accommodation for migrants as a key factor attracting people to the UK rather than remaining in countries like France.
"When somebody comes into this country, what are we going to give them? Potentially a nice hotel, which is a reality, I'm not making that up. Why would they want to be in France?" she said.
The broadcaster also highlighted concerns about the appeals process for migrants, stating: "It's such a litigious system as well. You fail an appeal, you can have another one and we'll pay for it."
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She argued that European nations have noted the UK's "inviting" approach is drawing people across their borders.
Her comments come as Labour's government announced tougher immigration rules making it "almost impossible" for undocumented migrants arriving by small boats to obtain British citizenship.
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Under new guidance, those entering illegally will "normally" be refused citizenship, regardless of how long they have lived in the UK.
The changes have drawn criticism from some Labour MPs, with Stella Creasy arguing that refusing citizenship to those granted refugee status would leave them "forever second class".
The policy shift follows a significant rise in Channel crossings, with 36,816 people detected in 2024, marking a 25 per cent increase from the previous year's figure of 29,437.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is facing mounting pressure on immigration after Reform UK secured approximately four million votes in the last general election.
Sir Keir Starmer with an inset of Channel crossing migrants and Rishi SunakPAThe Labour administration has already scrapped the previous Conservative government's Rwanda deportation plan, pledging instead to "smash the gangs" to reduce numbers.
The government is currently pursuing various strategies to deter migrants, including a social media campaign targeting Albanians.
The Foreign Office-funded campaign, costing £3.75m annually, posts videos titled "Histori Nga Britania" on platforms like Facebook and TikTok, highlighting negative aspects of life in Britain.
These advertisements showcase migrants discussing high living costs and discrimination, alongside images of dilapidated buildings and barbed wire fences.
However, an internal Foreign Office assessment has indicated "limited evidence on the effectiveness of a dissuasive communications approach."
The Home Office has also begun publishing videos of deportation flights for the first time.
Meanwhile, ONS projections suggest migration will lead to a population surge of five million by 2032, reaching 72.5 million.
Net migration is predicted to settle at 340,000 annually from 2028, though current levels remain significantly higher at 728,000.
