Illegal Migration Act Repeal

"I thank the hon. Gentleman for that. Can he tell me how many people in Scotland actually work, and how many are employed by the state? Where are these jobs that he is talking about, in which people are going to be employ…" Hansard

"With your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on Chinese espionage targeting UK democratic institutions, and on the Government’s action to counter the breadth of threats posed by China and wider stat…" Hansard

"The previous Government lost control of our borders, and the result was a ruinously expensive asylum system that used more than 400 hotels at a cost of nearly £9 million a day. We have acted to cut those costs, with fewe…" Hansard

"Tougher border security measures will keep British streets safer, with foreign sex offenders to be excluded from refugee protections as the government announces new measures to slash the asylum backlog and strengthen bor…" Hansard

"ℹ️ NEWS: ONS data shows UK net migration has fallen by 82% in three years. ✅ Progress towards a balanced system while continuing to welcome those who come legally and contribute. 📉 Asylum backlog ⬇️ Asylum Hotels ⬇ ➡️ M…" Hansard

"Illegal working arrests and raids have reached the highest level in British history thanks to relentless activity by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams. Latest figures reveal the number of raids have soared …" Hansard

"I thank the Minister for his statement and put on record my tribute to the missing crew member, those searching for them and all those who keep us safe. I welcome the package of measures that the Minister has set out tod…" Hansard

"It is a privilege to serve under your chairpersonship, Dr Murrison. Given that the hon. Gentleman’s concern is about children, we should recall the evidence session in which we heard the Children’s Commissioner’s concern…" Hansard

"Live snakes, tarantulas and lovebirds have been found crammed into vehicles at the UK border following a global crackdown on wildlife smuggling gangs. In just one month, Border Force seized more than 250 endangered speci…" Hansard

"Criminal networks fuelling addiction and profiting from its devastating impact across the United Kingdom (UK) will face stronger barriers to concealing synthetic opioids. The world’s first detection dogs trained to ident…" Hansard

"It is an honour to serve on your Committee, Dr Murrison. I do not see how turning border security into public discourse on a case-by-case basis is beneficial to the process, either for those administering or presiding ov…" Hansard

"Since we all served on the Committee for this Bill, the Government have announced a “one in, one out” deal with France, and this week, new safe routes were announced by the Home Secretary as part of the new package. Unde…" Hansard

"Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat will strengthen verification checks on delivery riders to clamp down on illegal working, following productive talks with the government. The commitment comes after ministers convened th…" Hansard

"Government confirms up to £92 million investment in criminal legal aid after years of neglect New funding for housing and immigration fees to help rebuild the justice system Part of government’s Plan for Change to transf…" Hansard

"The plan is working. We are securing our borders. Net migration = down Asylum hotel use = down Small boats arriving = down Reform talk. Labour deliver." Hansard

"📈 Labour is driving economic growth and backing British businesses through the European Partnership Bill and the Regulating for Growth Bill. 🚤 Labour is introducing an Immigration and Asylum Bill to strengthen border…" Hansard

"£100m border security boost, offering practical solutions not gimmicks. This includes a pilot “one-in, one-out” deal with France – for the first time, migrants arriving illegally on small boats will be returned to Franc…" Hansard

"I thank my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour for her intervention, and the answer is that there is a balance. We all want the Government to press on with all the wonderful things that they intend to do, which are in…" Hansard

"I, too, send my condolences to the family of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary member who has been lost. The RFA is unique in that it is largely civilian-crewed by members of the RMT trade union, working alongside Royal Navy per…" Hansard

"The shadow Secretary of State mentions “bankrupting the country.” I think he is thinking about Liz Truss and the joyride that he was no doubt cheering on. A period of silence, or at least an apology, might be welcome fro…" Hansard

"We inherited an immigration system in chaos. In the past year we've made progress removing foreign criminals, cutting the asylum backlog and clamping down on illegal working. Further Government action to strengthen UK b…" Hansard

"Illegal working arrests and raids have reached the highest level in UK history thanks to relentless activity by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams. Latest figures reveal the number of raids have soared by 77…" Hansard

"📈 Labour is driving economic growth and backing British businesses through the European Partnership Bill and the Regulating for Growth Bill 🚤 Labour is introducing an Immigration and Asylum Bill to strengthen border s…" Hansard

"First, I thank the Minister for the strength of his message about our efforts to stop the transnational repression of our constituents, including the Hongkongers in Milton Keynes. Can we continue to have a dialogue about…" Hansard

"Great to be out in Denton and Westerhope with the hardworking local @NCLCentralWest team talking and listening to residents about the issues that matter to them. A lot of concern about littering and antisocial behaviour…" Hansard

"I very much welcome the Bill, which gives the Government new powers to intervene in the steel industry when doing so is in the public interest. I do so because I, alongside many other steel MPs over many years, have rele…" Hansard

"Q All three of you have expressed disappointment at our scrapping the Rwanda scheme as part of the Bill. What part of the £700 million spent by the previous Government do you think was good value for money for the taxpay…" Hansard

"The UK will be able to take stronger action against illegal migration as Council of Europe Foreign Ministers, including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, are set to agree an updated interpretation of Articles 3 and 8 of t…" Hansard

"The Entry/Exit System (EES) requires non-EU citizens to register at the EU border by scanning their passport and having their fingerprints and photograph taken. From 12 October, British passport holders will need to regi…" Hansard

"Sheffield Hallam University in my constituency is home to internationally respected researchers, including Professor Laura Murphy, whose excellent work on forced labour in China has been met with coercion, intimidation a…" Hansard

"Net migration down 📉 Asylum backlog slashed 📉 Look past the Westminster psychodrama and Reform stunts and you'll see an emerging picture of a government getting on with the job." Hansard

"Spending Review: Labour is renewing Britain’s approach to Immigration ✅ 💪 Funding for the Border Security Command will rise by an additional £280m per year 🏨 We will end the costly use of hotels to house asylum seeke…" Hansard

"UK secures new agreement with the European Union to support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people’s pockets. Package will help make food cheaper, slash red tape, open up access to the EU mar…" Hansard

"The significant growth in asylum claims from legal migration routes has been stemmed following tough new measures introduced in the first year of this government. The crackdown included a record number of credibility int…" Hansard