Watch: Suella Braverman announces plan to stop illegal channel crossings

Watch the scene in the House of Commons as Suella Braverman announces her plan to stop illegal channel crossings.

The home secretary announced new legislation that aims to discourage people from crossing the Channel on small boats.

If passed, the new bill would ban those entering the UK illegally from re-entering in the future, or from claiming asylum.

The move would see the home office deporting those caught entering illegally "as soon as reasonably practicable."

Braverman herself said the move will "push the boundaries of international law," while Rishu Sunak said it will "back control of UK borders once and for all."

It is also expected that the plan will involve an annual cap on the number of refugees accepted into Britain.

New conditions for UK courts are also expected to be set out, intended to minimise the impact of ECHR rulings

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