Senator Markwayne Mullin has cleared a vital hurdle to lead the Department of Homeland Security, promising a return to law and order. In a time of rising social disorder, Mullin’s commitment to securing the border and executing mass deportations is a necessary step to protect the American family. For too long, our communities have borne the weight of a broken system that rewards those who bypass the law.

Across the Atlantic, the same crisis of sovereignty is unfolding in Kent, where local leaders are declaring an emergency over the 'invasion' of small boats. The strain on public services and the erosion of community cohesion are the direct results of soft enforcement and a lack of moral courage. Nations must have borders if they are to have a common life, and those borders must be respected as the bedrock of a civilised society.

Restoring order is not an act of cruelty; it is an act of justice for the millions of citizens who follow the rules every day. From the $15,000 visa bonds for high-risk nations to the removal of violent offenders, these measures reflect a common-sense approach to national security. We look to Senator Mullin to lead with the firm hand required to mend the social fabric of our nation.