The home secretary also failed to confirm that migrants will be sent back to France this month as part of the returns agreement, saying she refused to make ‘grand promises’

The Home Secretary will tell MPs police are tackling small boat gangs and the Government is acting to overhaul the asylum system.

The home secretary will speak in the Commons as MPs return to Westminster after recess on Monday

Yvette Cooper’s promised framework will not fix the fundamental problems of Channel crossings, migrant hotels and visa over-stayers

The home secretary also failed to confirm that migrants will be sent back to France this month as part of the returns agreement, saying she refused to make ‘grand promises’

The Home Secretary said the first returns are 'expected this month', but she was careful not to promise deportations will absolutely go ahead in September.