The blunt rejection came just hours after Sir Keir said the Government had begun talks with unnamed countries about housing migrants awaiting deportation.

Keir Starmer became the first British prime minister to visit Albania since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1921. During the visit, he announced that the UK plans to set up “return hubs” for asylum seekers whose claims are rejected by the UK.

Starmer to announce new crackdown on people smugglers on visit to Albania - The visit marks another attempt by Sir Keir to get a grip on the agenda and bring the fight to Reform UK