Nearly all women arriving on small boats have been raped, says Shabana Mahmood
Summary
Shabana Mahmood, the UK home secretary, said nearly all women who travel to the UK on small boats from northern France have been raped during their journey. She also spoke about opposition from far-right groups and discussed arrests of activists supporting Palestine at the Labour party conference.Key Facts
- Nearly all women who try to reach the UK in small boats from northern France have been raped on their journey.
- Criminal gangs and people traffickers control who attempts this dangerous route.
- Some men on the journey have also been abused and threatened.
- Mahmood said far-right activists would harm her if they gained power.
- She identifies as Muslim and part of the pro-Palestinian cause.
- 82 people were arrested at the Labour party conference for supporting Palestine Action, a banned group.
- Mahmood supports enforcing the ban even if it makes her uncomfortable.
- Authorities are monitoring migrant boats crossing the English Channel and preparing for arrivals.
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