Yvette Cooper doubles down on migration tactics despite accusations ministers were trying to promote division and mimic Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Yvette Cooper has doubled down on the government’s migration tactics despite accusations ministers were trying to promote division and mimic Nigel Farage's Reform UK. open image in gallery Home Secretary Yvette Cooper Ms Cooper said: “To rebuild public confidence in the immigration system, we need to show the rules are respected and enforced.” The Refugee Council said the government was using "performative" stunts to try to promote division. “Communities are still healing from the appalling violence last summer, so the government should not risk driving up mistrust by using performative tactics that play into negative and dangerous narratives about immigration.” Former leader of the Green party Caroline Lucas said it was "sickening" to see Labour try to appease Reform. “I want to pay tribute to all the Immigration Enforcement staff and other officials in the Home Office who strive tirelessly every day to make our returns system work firmly, fairly and swiftly.” Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said: "Only 1 in every 4 of these claimed returns are actually enforced returns, the majority are conducted voluntarily.