Most politicians (all parties) are cacking in their pants, they can see the issues already making the news, and can probably see the future issues bubbling away beneath the surface.
They are probably also aware that if they speak out or suggest any 'hardline' responses they'll be castigated by the media, the human rights lot, and quite possibly all their mates n chums in big business.
Look how many U turns have been done already, just ducking & diving, trying to keep everyone happy all the time, stumbling along ahead of the next big failure that will bring the house of cards crashing down around their ears.
R.I.P. UK
