'Labour is not serious about solving the migration problem and this will be clear when this plan fails,' says Jacob Rees Mogg

This is a remarkably radical announcement from this Labour Government on the issue of asylum. However, the primary problem is her own backbenchers.

A rebellion is already brewing amongst Labour MPs. Eighteen have immediately expressed hostility towards the proposals.

The MP for Folkestone, Folkestone of all places, Tony Vaughan, a King’s Counsel learned in the law who represents one of the areas most affected by illegal crossings, doesn’t care for his constituents.

He criticised the Government, saying the rhetoric around these reforms encourages the same culture of divisiveness that sees racism and abuse growing in our communities. Only a lawyer.

The reality is Labour MPs will not agree to it.

They will oppose, quibble, delay and amend until the proposals are watered down beyond recognition.

Prime Minister is facing allegations of infighting and leadership challenges, further weakening his authority over his MPs, and it has to be said kiboshing Mahmud’s own leadership ambitions.

If the Government was serious about this plan succeeding, it would have to win votes from the Conservatives.

And, interestingly, early this evening the Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch, responded to the Home Secretary’s announcement, saying that although the plan doesn’t go far enough, it’s a start.

She says it’s impossible within the ECHR, and I rather agree with her.

But her words hinted that the Tories would back the plan with the right strategy.

But it does need to go further. The proposals would only affect new claimants, not those already here.

Channel crossings are at an all-time high.

If an illegal migrant is willing to make the dangerous journey, this will not act as a deterrent.