power

On coming to power in July 2024, Labour promised to "stop the chaos" of the "small boat crisis" but numbers remain at high levels.

She also spoke about the power of what one human can accomplish.

"We have given police chiefs the powers to automatically sack officers who fail background checks and dismiss those guilty of gross misconduct, and we expect them to be used," she said.

A bill to establish the regulator became law in July and will have backstop powers to force a deal should it not be agreed.

"This guy holds a lot of power, a lot of responsibility."