Claim: Those who arrive in the UK after crossing the Channel in dinghies receive free council houses, weekly benefits, a cash lump sum and free British passports for themselves and family members such as cousins.
Fact-check: People who cross the Channel do not automatically get a range of benefits - Full Fact
Verdict: some of these claims are missing context and others are incorrect. while basic support such as a weekly allowance or hotel accommodation is provided to some asylum seekers, only those who have been given refugee status by the government are able to access council housing or benefits like universal credit. refugees have to wait a number of years before they are able to apply for british citizenship, but if this is granted they will still have to pay for their passport.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Nasim Asl
Date published: 2023-12-14T00:00:00