Reform UK MP Danny Kruger claimed asylum seekers arriving on small boats are 'comparatively wealthy and fit young men' who do not deserve British state help, citing payments to people smugglers. Charities immediately rejected the claim, noting most asylum seekers live on as little as £8 a week and face destitution. Kruger also defended inflammatory remarks about immigrants.
Reform MP Calls Small Boat Migrants 'Wealthy Men'
Source: theguardian.com