Extremist political parties could become more popular if Labour scrap Rwanda scheme as part of a 'soft touch' immigration approach, James Cleverly warns

A soft approach on immigration by Labour could trigger the rise of 'extremist' parties as seen across Europe, James Cleverly warned yesterday. The Home Secretary said that the Labour pledge to scrap the Rwanda deportation scheme would end hopes of putting in place a 'deterrent' to crossing the Channel illegally. The Home Secretary said that the Labour pledge to scrap the Rwanda deportation scheme would end hopes of putting in place a 'deterrent' to crossing the Channel illegally Migrants pictured on a lifeboat after being picked up at sea while crossing the English Channel in August last year Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to 'smash the gangs' smuggling migrants across the Channel. Sir Keir yesterday acknowledged a Labour government would have to stave off the populist Right but said he would move to restore faith in politics through 'deeds, not words'. Sir Keir yesterday acknowledged a Labour government would have to stave off the populist Right but said he would move to restore faith in politics through 'deeds, not words' Sir Keir said he was ready to work with Ms Le Pen on tackling the Channel migrant crisis if her party emerges from the current elections as the dominant force, putting her in prime position to topple Mr Macron as president when the time comes.