Priti Patel has reached an agreement to expedite the removal of Albanians who illegally cross the Channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Tuesday, the Home Secretary agreed to a quick turnaround with her counterpart in the southern European country, Bledi Cuci.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And sources said last night that they hoped it would start soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Monday, a record 1,295 people arrived in small boats, with approximately 60% from Albania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police officers from across the country will be flown to Kent to assist authorities with vital information and processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This abuse of our system cannot continue,” Ms Patel said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Large numbers of Albanians are being sold lies by ruthless people smugglers and vicious organised crime gangs,” she continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Home Office, Albania is a safe and prosperous country, and many nationals “travel through multiple countries to make the journey to the UK” before filing “spurious asylum claims when they arrive.”<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Priti Patel has reached an agreement to expedite the removal of Albanians who illegally cross the Channel. On Tuesday, the Home Secretary agreed to a quick turnaround with her counterpart … <\/p>\n