We in the United Kingdom are proud of our historic record in welcoming genuine political refugees who apply in the proper way, but I am sure that the Home Secretary would agree that this humane policy is being entirely negated by illegal boat crossings, which are driving people mad and putting people at risk.

Today I urged her to do the humane thing and seek an urgent derogation from the refugee convention and the convention on human rights so that we can arrest, detain and deport these people. I pointed out that, if she announced that now, Labour would shoot up five points in the polls and the Prime Minister’s position would be safe. Shouldn't she support that?

The Foreign Secretary then came to make a statement to the House regarding Venezuela. At the end of her statement, I was none the wiser on whether the Government approved of President Trump's action, or on whether they believe that it breaks international law.

The Prime Minister is such a devotee of international law that he is not prepared to defend our borders from the small boats, and to take the necessary action there.

Why is there one law for the American President, when he is doing what is right for his country and defending it, but a different law for us? My simple question is this: do the Government believe that this breaks international law, and do they approve this action?

You can view videos of my questions to the Home Secretary and to the Foreign Secretary.