Labour MP torn apart on GB News in furious migrant row as viewers rage ‘waste of time’
Michelle Dewberry didn’t pull any punches during a fiery GB News debate with Labour MP Mike Tapp about the government’s handling of illegal migration. The exchange turned heated as Dewberry challenged Tapp’s claims about Labour’s record on deportations.
“You’re out here celebrating reduced numbers, but the facts tell a different story,” Dewberry said bluntly. “Your ‘Smash The Gangs’ slogan rings hollow when we’ve had nearly 7,000 crossings already this year. Those aren’t numbers to celebrate – they’re record highs.”
Tapp fired back, placing blame on the previous Conservative government: “Let’s be honest about what we inherited – an open borders system that’s completely broken. When you look at the numbers, we had 3,000 crossings in 2018 versus over 150,000 since then. The Home Office we took over wasn’t functioning properly.”
The tense back-and-forth highlights the ongoing political battle over immigration, with both sides trading accusations about who’s responsible for the continuing surge in Channel crossings. Recent figures show the UK on pace for another record year of small boat arrivals, keeping the issue at the forefront of national debate.
As the discussion continues to unfold, the public remains divided on whether the current government’s approach represents real progress or just more of the same ineffective policies. With migration numbers still climbing, the pressure is mounting for concrete solutions rather than political point-scoring.
