Labour’s government grapples with illegal immigration as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and political rivals emphasize the need to combat people smuggling. The party has shifted from the Conservative plan to send migrants to Rwanda, focusing instead on international cooperation to disrupt trafficking networks. While touted measures aim to streamline processing and reduce reliance on hotels for asylum seekers, the number of crossings continues to rise, raising concerns over social cohesion and meeting public expectations. Critics from both inside and outside the party question Labour’s effectiveness and direction in managing the immigration issue.