People thought to be migrants board dinghy on French beach

       0 seconds of 15 seconds Volume 0%

       Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts EnabledDisabled

       Shortcuts Open/Close / or ?

       Play/Pause SPACE

       Increase Volume ↑

       Decrease Volume ↓

       Seek Forward →

       Seek Backward ←

       Captions On/Off c

       Fullscreen/Exit Fullscreen f

       Mute/Unmute m

       Decrease Caption Size -

       Increase Caption Size + or =

       Seek % 0-9

       Next Up

       Billy Joel suffers fall on stage during Connecticut show

       02:23

       x facebook Email Link https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/sPMCfREu Copied

       This ad will end in 4 Live

       00:10

       00:04

       00:15

       More Videos

       02:23

       Billy Joel suffers fall on stage during Connecticut show

       00:49

       G7: Melania Trump and Brigitte Macron STUN at summit

       02:58

       Speaker steps in during fiery PMQS clash

       00:45

       Farage explodes as hotel migrant demands are exposed

       00:36

       Nigel Farage slams Keir Starmer over illegal immigration

       00:54

       Westminster Bridge: Man fighting for his life after stabbing

       Close

       A petition to Parliament calling to stop providing financial support to asylum seekers has been waiting for more than two weeks for a response from the Government. Bob Clements, who created the online document, wrote that it advocates "a cessation of financial and other support provided to asylum seekers by the Government". He added: "This support currently includes shelter, food, medical care (including optical and dental), and cash support.

       "I believe that such provisions may inadvertently incentivise illegal migration, particularly via the English Channel. This petition is to urge the Government to discontinue these support measures and payments." At the time of writing, more than 383,000 people have signed, with 100,000 supporters needed for the issue to be considered for a debate by MPs. Parliament's website reads: "Parliament considers all petitions that get more than 100,000 signatures for a debate." It adds that this petition has been "waiting for 15 days for a debate date".

       Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

       See The Value Of Anyone's' Home By Searching AddressHome Value Lookup | Sponsored Sponsored

       Undo

       DON'T MISS

       Powered by

       France's shockingly 'half-hearted' effort to stop small boats amid plea for more UK cash

       Comments

       Keir Starmer eyes post-Brexit win with three priorities for UK and Canada

       88 Comments

       Furious BBC Question Time row erupts as Labour minister makes ridiculous migrant claim

       482 Comments

       Clueless Rachel Reeves admits she doesn't know where migrants will go once hotels scrapped

       159 Comments

       Free bus passes for over 60s in England update as support crosses key barrier

       32 Comments

       Disability benefit cuts 'could see some losing almost ￡900 a month'

       18 Comments

       Squirming Labour minister REFUSES to deny Home Office is buying hotels for migrants

       111 Comments

       Keir Starmer jets off to Canada as Middle East chaos overshadows trade deal talks

       137 Comments

       UK bus passengers 9.30am rule explained as ￡955m promise made

       4 Comments

       Pakistan breakthrough means Rochdale grooming gang leaders may finally be deported

       170 Comments

       GMB interrupted for breaking Trump news as ‘embarrassing' G7 mistake exposed

       6 Comments

       Migration mayhem as almost 1,000 asylum seekers cross Channel in 1 day

       Comments

       Labour whip Vicky Foxcroft resigns over controversial plans in major blow to PM

       474 Comments

       ‘Hands off our pensions' outcry as Rachel Reeves faces backlash over feared tax raid

       8 Comments

       Taylor Swift Shows Off Her Perfect Figure In New Vacation Photos.Foodie Friend | Sponsored Sponsored

       Undo

       Massive petition to stop asylum seekers getting benefits smashes new milestone

       1046 Comments

       Angela Rayner blasted for claiming Labour is rebuilding UK - 'she's got cheek!'

       62 Comments

       Neuropathy is not from Low vitamin B. Meet the Real Enemy of Neuropathy (Stop Doing This)Health Insight Journal | Sponsored Sponsored

       Learn More

       Undo

       DWP Labour clash as Welfare Reform Bill hits Parliament

       2 Comments

       Richard Tice blasts 'disgraceful invasion' as Reform UK warns 'day of reckoning' coming

       516 Comments

       Do You Remember Her? Better Sit Down Before You See Her TodayOhi Blog | Sponsored Sponsored

       Undo

       Nigel Farage explodes at Keir Starmer in huge migration row: 'What the hell!'

       534 Comments

       Thousands of Brits call for State Pension payments to be exempt from income tax

       11 Comments

       Don't Pay For Internet If You Are An American SeniorQuestionHero | Sponsored Sponsored

       Learn More

       Undo

       France's shockingly 'half-hearted' effort to stop small boats amid plea for more UK cash

       Comments

       Keir Starmer eyes post-Brexit win with three priorities for UK and Canada

       88 Comments

       Vet Warns Americans: “Never Do This If Your Dog Is Licking Its Paw”Dr. Marty | Sponsored Sponsored

       Watch Now

       Undo

       Furious BBC Question Time row erupts as Labour minister makes ridiculous migrant claim

       482 Comments

       Clueless Rachel Reeves admits she doesn't know where migrants will go once hotels scrapped

       159 Comments

       Furious Audiologists Try To Ban This $100 Crystal Clear Hearing BreakthroughTop Trending News Today | Sponsored Sponsored

       Learn More

       Undo

       Free bus passes for over 60s in England update as support crosses key barrier

       32 Comments

       Disability benefit cuts 'could see some losing almost ￡900 a month'

       18 Comments

       Experts Urge Seniors With Muscle Loss To Take This Key Nutrient DailyNative Creatine | Sponsored Sponsored

       Learn More

       Undo

       Squirming Labour minister REFUSES to deny Home Office is buying hotels for migrants

       111 Comments

       Keir Starmer jets off to Canada as Middle East chaos overshadows trade deal talks

       137 Comments

       10 Funny Pun Signs That Will Make You LaughHouseCultures | Sponsored Sponsored

       Undo

       UK bus passengers 9.30am rule explained as ￡955m promise made

       4 Comments

       Pakistan breakthrough means Rochdale grooming gang leaders may finally be deported

       170 Comments

       Marionette Lines? This Helps In Minutesthe-beauty-edit | Sponsored Sponsored

       Learn More

       Undo

       GMB interrupted for breaking Trump news as ‘embarrassing' G7 mistake exposed

       6 Comments

       Migration mayhem as almost 1,000 asylum seekers cross Channel in 1 day

       Comments

       How to Talk to Your Doctor About Switching to Branded GLP-1 MedicationsGoodRx | Sponsored Sponsored

       Watch Now

       Undo

       Labour whip Vicky Foxcroft resigns over controversial plans in major blow to PM

       474 Comments

       ‘Hands off our pensions' outcry as Rachel Reeves faces backlash over feared tax raid

       8 Comments

       Massive petition to stop asylum seekers getting benefits smashes new milestone

       1046 Comments

       Angela Rayner blasted for claiming Labour is rebuilding UK - 'she's got cheek!'

       62 Comments

       DWP Labour clash as Welfare Reform Bill hits Parliament

       2 Comments

       Richard Tice blasts 'disgraceful invasion' as Reform UK warns 'day of reckoning' coming

       516 Comments

       Nigel Farage explodes at Keir Starmer in huge migration row: 'What the hell!'

       534 Comments

       Thousands of Brits call for State Pension payments to be exempt from income tax

       11 Comments

       France's shockingly 'half-hearted' effort to stop small boats amid plea for more UK cash

       Comments

       Keir Starmer eyes post-Brexit win with three priorities for UK and Canada

       88 Comments

       Furious BBC Question Time row erupts as Labour minister makes ridiculous migrant claim

       482 Comments

       Clueless Rachel Reeves admits she doesn't know where migrants will go once hotels scrapped

       159 Comments

       Free bus passes for over 60s in England update as support crosses key barrier

       32 Comments

       Disability benefit cuts 'could see some losing almost ￡900 a month'

       18 Comments

       Squirming Labour minister REFUSES to deny Home Office is buying hotels for migrants

       111 Comments

       READ MORE: Nigel Farage slams Keir Starmer over small boats crisis – 'stop blaming France'

       Keir Starmer has signalled that visas given to citizens of uncooperative countries could be cut (Image: Getty)

       Officials also note that the Government responds to all petitions that get more than 10,000 signatures.

       This one has been waiting for 17 days for a Government response.

       Yesterday, the Prime Minister signalled that countries that did not do enough to tackle the migration crisis, such as by taking back failed asylum seekers, could face repercussions as regards the number of visas issued to their citizens.

       Sponsored

       Better Finances | Sponsored Sponsored

       Learn More

       Social Security Recipients Could Be Due Large Surprise

       Undo

       The Home Office says that 16,545 people have crossed in small boats so far in 2025.

       PA reports that this represents a 45% increase from the same period in 2024 and is also higher than at the same point in 2022, the overall record year for crossings.

       READ MORE: Keir Starmer refuses to apologise for labelling grooming gang fears 'far right' [REPORT]

       Trending

       SUBSCRIBE Invalid email

       We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy

       Speaking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Sir Keir Starmer said: “It’s a serious challenge that requires serious responses to it.”

       He added that ministers are looking at a “smarter use of our visas” and “whether we should tie our visas to the work that the countries we’re dealing with are doing on preventative measures and on return agreements”.

       No 10 hinted that this is part of a “more hard-edged approach to diplomacy and migration”.

       DON'T MISS

       Powered by

       France's shockingly 'half-hearted' effort to stop small boats amid plea for more UK cash

       Comments

       Keir Starmer eyes post-Brexit win with three priorities for UK and Canada

       88 Comments

       Furious BBC Question Time row erupts as Labour minister makes ridiculous migrant claim

       482 Comments

       Clueless Rachel Reeves admits she doesn't know where migrants will go once hotels scrapped

       159 Comments

       Free bus passes for over 60s in England update as support crosses key barrier

       32 Comments

       Disability benefit cuts 'could see some losing almost ￡900 a month'

       18 Comments

       Squirming Labour minister REFUSES to deny Home Office is buying hotels for migrants

       111 Comments

       Keir Starmer jets off to Canada as Middle East chaos overshadows trade deal talks

       137 Comments

       UK bus passengers 9.30am rule explained as ￡955m promise made

       4 Comments

       Pakistan breakthrough means Rochdale grooming gang leaders may finally be deported

       170 Comments

       GMB interrupted for breaking Trump news as ‘embarrassing' G7 mistake exposed

       6 Comments

       Migration mayhem as almost 1,000 asylum seekers cross Channel in 1 day

       Comments

       Labour whip Vicky Foxcroft resigns over controversial plans in major blow to PM

       474 Comments

       ‘Hands off our pensions' outcry as Rachel Reeves faces backlash over feared tax raid

       8 Comments

       Seniors Born 1941-1979 Receive 55 Benefits This Month if They AskWalletJump | Sponsored Sponsored

       Learn More

       Undo

       Massive petition to stop asylum seekers getting benefits smashes new milestone

       1046 Comments

       Angela Rayner blasted for claiming Labour is rebuilding UK - 'she's got cheek!'

       62 Comments

       Navy Lifts Plane From Ocean Floor, Then They Look InsideFinance Finest | Sponsored Sponsored

       Undo

       DWP Labour clash as Welfare Reform Bill hits Parliament

       2 Comments

       Richard Tice blasts 'disgraceful invasion' as Reform UK warns 'day of reckoning' coming

       516 Comments

       Kaitlan Collins Shows Her Perfect Figure In Vacation PhotoPaperela | Sponsored Sponsored

       Undo

       Nigel Farage explodes at Keir Starmer in huge migration row: 'What the hell!'

       534 Comments

       Thousands of Brits call for State Pension payments to be exempt from income tax

       11 Comments

       A Simple Addition to Her Routine Made a Noticeable ChangeSenzio | Sponsored Sponsored

       Learn More

       Undo

       France's shockingly 'half-hearted' effort to stop small boats amid plea for more UK cash

       Comments

       Keir Starmer eyes post-Brexit win with three priorities for UK and Canada

       88 Comments

       3 Reasons to Start Learning Hebrew NowCitizen Cafe | Sponsored Sponsored

       Undo

       Furious BBC Question Time row erupts as Labour minister makes ridiculous migrant claim

       482 Comments

       Clueless Rachel Reeves admits she doesn't know where migrants will go once hotels scrapped

       159 Comments

       Tom Cruise's Daughter Is Hands Down The Most Beautiful Woman In The World.Fab Pop | Sponsored Sponsored

       Undo

       Free bus passes for over 60s in England update as support crosses key barrier

       32 Comments

       Disability benefit cuts 'could see some losing almost ￡900 a month'

       18 Comments

       Jelly Roll Is So Skinny Now, See His Fierce New Look.Lawyers Blvd | Sponsored Sponsored

       Undo

       Squirming Labour minister REFUSES to deny Home Office is buying hotels for migrants

       111 Comments

       Keir Starmer jets off to Canada as Middle East chaos overshadows trade deal talks

       137 Comments

       Dermatologist Says "Throw Away Your Regular Bedsheets Right Now, Here's Why"Miracle Sheets | Sponsored Sponsored

       Learn More

       Undo

       UK bus passengers 9.30am rule explained as ￡955m promise made

       4 Comments

       Pakistan breakthrough means Rochdale grooming gang leaders may finally be deported

       170 Comments

       The Octopus Charcuterie Platter Is Taking Nevada By StormGraddi | Sponsored Sponsored

       Read More

       Undo

       GMB interrupted for breaking Trump news as ‘embarrassing' G7 mistake exposed

       6 Comments

       Migration mayhem as almost 1,000 asylum seekers cross Channel in 1 day

       Comments

       Get Semaglutide or Tirzepatide at a low price (See If Qualify)DirectMeds | Sponsored Sponsored

       Go To Quiz

       Undo

       Labour whip Vicky Foxcroft resigns over controversial plans in major blow to PM

       474 Comments

       ‘Hands off our pensions' outcry as Rachel Reeves faces backlash over feared tax raid

       8 Comments

       Massive petition to stop asylum seekers getting benefits smashes new milestone

       1046 Comments

       Angela Rayner blasted for claiming Labour is rebuilding UK - 'she's got cheek!'

       62 Comments

       DWP Labour clash as Welfare Reform Bill hits Parliament

       2 Comments

       Richard Tice blasts 'disgraceful invasion' as Reform UK warns 'day of reckoning' coming

       516 Comments

       Nigel Farage explodes at Keir Starmer in huge migration row: 'What the hell!'

       534 Comments

       Thousands of Brits call for State Pension payments to be exempt from income tax

       11 Comments

       France's shockingly 'half-hearted' effort to stop small boats amid plea for more UK cash

       Comments

       Keir Starmer eyes post-Brexit win with three priorities for UK and Canada

       88 Comments

       Furious BBC Question Time row erupts as Labour minister makes ridiculous migrant claim

       482 Comments

       Clueless Rachel Reeves admits she doesn't know where migrants will go once hotels scrapped

       159 Comments

       Free bus passes for over 60s in England update as support crosses key barrier

       32 Comments

       Disability benefit cuts 'could see some losing almost ￡900 a month'

       18 Comments

       Squirming Labour minister REFUSES to deny Home Office is buying hotels for migrants

       111 Comments

       This Rib Prep Tool is a Game ChangerSherum

       Undo

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Sponsored Links Sponsored Links

       Promoted Links Promoted Links

       Dermatologist Says These Are The Top 17 Beauty Products Of 2025Life'd Beauty

       Undo

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Sponsored Links Sponsored Links

       Promoted Links Promoted Links

       Costco Shoppers Say This Wrinkle Serum Is Actually Worth ItBest Of Beauty

       Undo

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Sponsored Links Sponsored Links

       Promoted Links Promoted Links

       Side Sleepers With Neck Pain: Try This "Pillow Trick" TonightSleep Digest Publication

       Undo

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Sponsored Links Sponsored Links

       Promoted Links Promoted Links

       A spokesman said: “This is at an early stage, but the principle is clear: if a country won’t co-operate on returns or prevention, they shouldn’t expect visa privileges to carry on as normal.

       “No one has a right to a UK visa, and this Government is making sure the rules are enforced.”

       The Express has contacted Parliament and the Home Office for comment.