I know some of these measures will face opposition. But a country without secure borders is less safe for those who look like me
Shabana Mahmood is the home secretary
I know this country is an open, tolerant and generous place. And I am proud of the fact that we have always offered sanctuary to those fleeing peril.
This is, after all, the country that gave refuge to Ukrainians after the Russian invasion and Afghans after the evacuation of Kabul, and honoured our historic commitments to the people of Hong Kong.
But the public also rightly expect that we can control our borders, determining who can enter and who must leave.
