Ben Leo has called on Britain to follow America’s lead and tackle illegal immigration head-on, insisting that bold, decisive action like Donald Trump’s is the way to “make Britain great again.” Speaking passionately about the issue, Leo criticized the Labour government for “endless talk and intellectual head-scratching” while illegal crossings continue and economic optimism fades.
Leo pointed to Trump’s swift action in the U.S., where thousands of illegal immigrants have already been deported in just days, military planes are used to return offenders, and the southern border is firmly controlled. He argued that Britain must adopt similar measures, including declaring a national emergency and deploying the Navy to the English Channel.
“Trump has shown it’s possible to get results when leaders stop talking and start acting,” Leo said. “Meanwhile, Labour is stuck in endless debate, and the boats keep coming.”
Leo highlighted other initiatives under Trump, such as rolling back green energy policies, cutting bureaucratic red tape, and returning federal employees to in-person work. “Trump terminated the wasteful Green New Deal and put petrol and diesel cars back on the menu. He’s dismantling wind turbines and solar farms—expensive, inefficient, and harmful to wildlife. Why can’t we do the same here?” Leo argued.
Meanwhile, in the UK, Labour’s Ed Miliband faced criticism for approving a solar farm project funded by a major party donor, a move Leo called “hypocritical and damaging to our countryside.”
Leo also noted Trump’s crackdown on government inefficiency, where remote-working civil servants were told to return to offices or find new jobs. By contrast, Leo said, the UK government struggles to enforce even minimal office attendance, with civil servants threatening strikes over two in-office days a week.
Trump’s economic policies, including cutting red tape and unlocking domestic energy resources, were also cited as examples Britain should emulate. Leo pushed for fracking and the exploitation of shale gas reserves, describing them as “liquid gold beneath our feet.”
He criticized Labour’s economic management, claiming Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer have failed to inspire confidence. “Reeves talks about positivity, but where are the results? Instead of boosting growth, Labour has doubled down on policies that burden businesses and drive millionaires out of the country,” Leo said.
The exodus of wealthy individuals, with over 10,000 millionaires leaving the UK last year, has left a financial hole, as these high earners contribute disproportionately to public services. Leo argued that Labour’s tax policies, combined with red tape from Brexit and a sluggish recovery from the pandemic, have created a hostile environment for entrepreneurs and investors
Leo called for a radical shift in leadership, advocating for optimism, bold action, and an unapologetic focus on putting Britain first. “The UK needs a dose of Trump-style positivity. Leaders like Boris Johnson and Tony Blair understood the importance of instilling hope and confidence. Starmer and Reeves, by contrast, have set a tone of doom and gloom, and it’s dragging the country down.”
He urged the government to address pressing issues like illegal immigration, energy independence, and economic stagnation with the urgency they deserve. “The solutions are clear: stop the boats, unleash our energy resources, and cut the red tape strangling businesses. It’s time to stop talking and start doing,” Leo concluded.
As calls grow louder for stronger leadership and decisive action, Leo’s message resonates with many who feel Britain is at a crossroads. Will the Labour government rise to the challenge, or will they continue to fall short as the country struggles to regain its footing?
