UK to introduce 'world first' sanctions regime to target people smugglers

Govt announces plans to sanction smuggling gangs

Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces new sanctions to target the finances of people smuggling gangs. The planned measures are intended to disrupt the flow of money and make it harder for ringleaders to profit from the deadly trade. Lammy says, "together we can strengthen borders, smash the gangs and get those with no right to be here to return to their countries". Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

David Lammy: I found Donald Trump very gracious

Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he found Donald Trump “very gracious” after spending hours with him. Lammy continues saying, “I look forward to working with Donald Trump in the coming months because the seriousness of the foreign policy challenges… means that we have to work together”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour issues new sanctions to tackle smuggling gangs

Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces the government will be issuing new sanctions to tackle smuggling gangs and illegal migration. He says, “those that create illegal migration, we are going to go after them”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn