Zia Yusuf and Nigel Farage hope these measures will end Channel migrant crisis

Zia Yusuf received a standing ovation as he finished speaking to Reform supporters in Dover. And Reform's new home affairs spokesman made no secret of his desire to succeed in one of the most complicated, controversial and potentially explosive briefs in politics. To me, the most poignant line in his near 40-minute speech was this: "Make no mistake, as home secretary I will end and indeed reverse this invasion, because the patience of the British people is now exhausted."

He was, of course, addressing the Channel migrant crisis. And the final bit of that sentence was the key. Daily Express readers know only too well how many times they've been promised the crisis will be brought under control. The British public is "exhausted". But boats are continuing to cross and demands for more radical action are intensifying. Mr Yusuf admitted it will take time to enact his plans. This included the months it will take to pass legislation and serve the notice period when Britain quits the European Convention on Human Rights. But he offered a very interesting insight into this when he said the British public understands this and wants to feel as though politicians are on their side.

Insisting work has already begun behind the scenes to hit the ground running, Mr Yusuf said he wants to "confront the truth plainly and without apology that our country is being invaded."

By speaking candidly about the issue, perhaps Mr Yusuf believes he can get buy-in from the British people while their plans are enacted.

The businessman-turned-politician said the party's plan to leave the ECHR would ensure there is not "a judge in the country that will be able to prevent [deportation] flights from leaving". He added: "Anyone entering the UK will never be granted asylum. End of story."

And a new 'UK Deportation Command' will use data from banks, the Home Office, HMRC, police, DVLA and NHS to identify every illegal migrant.

They will then be offered £2,500 each to leave the UK during a six-month grace period.

Once the voluntary returns programme comes to an end, immigration enforcement teams will be ordered to carry out raids and detain them.

New laws introduced in a planned Illegal Migration (Mass Deportation) Bill will bar illegal migrants from claiming asylum, and the Home Secretary will have a legal duty to remove them.

These plans are largely based on those being enacted by President Donald Trump in the US.

So, Reform has a blueprint to reduce arrivals.

And Nigel Farage, during the press conference, offered another insight into a second international example of successfully stopping migrant crossings - Australia.

There, the authorities towed the boats back and refused to give any illegal arrivals refugee status.

Do you see the similarities? Make it impossible to stay and creating a much tougher environment at the border.

The main thing many in Reform believe has been lacking in response to the Channel migrant crisis is "political will".

Zia Yusuf has signalled Reform has the intent. Now they have to avoid the mistakes of past Governments and deliver.