UK Prime Minister Proposes Deportation for Visa Abusers Amid Rising Asylum Claims
Sir Keir Starmer outlines government's approach to tackling illegal immigration and asylum claims during a recent interview.
In a recent interview, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer indicated that individuals who entered the country on student or work visas, but later attempted to claim asylum, may face deportation.
The Prime Minister emphasized the need to establish a deterrent against illegal immigration, stating that the UK must rigorously enforce its immigration laws.
The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, disclosed that there are currently 10,000 individuals who arrived in the UK legally and are now residing in hotels as they await the processing of their asylum claims.
In response to this situation, Cooper has initiated a review to evaluate whether any immigration rules have been violated and to assess the financial circumstances of these individuals.
Additionally, the government is scrutinizing a substantial £3.1 billion expenditure on accommodations for asylum seekers, with aims to reduce these costs significantly.
Since assuming office, the government has reportedly deported 24,000 individuals deemed to have no legal right to remain in the UK, marking the highest level of deportations recorded in eight years.
When asked about the potential deportation of those who have overstayed their visas or abused their visa status, Starmer asserted, "I think people who have no right to be here should be removed, and I think it's a hugely important deterrent." He highlighted that the rate of removals is now at its highest in nearly a decade, and mentioned the government's recent efforts, which include the organization of the four largest charter flights for deportations.
Starmer elaborated on the critical need for effective deterrents: "If you know that the one sure thing that's going to happen is you're going to be returned to where you came from, if you've got no right to be here, then that is a disincentive in its own right." Moreover, he noted that funds previously allocated for the controversial Rwanda deportation plan have been redirected to expedite the processing of asylum claims.
At a recent international summit held at Lancaster House, which included representatives from 40 countries, the government addressed the ongoing challenges associated with migration.
Reports indicated that the number of individuals attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats has surged to over 6,500 so far this year, a development attributed partly to favorable weather conditions.
In a further attempt to tackle these issues, Starmer announced an additional £33 million investment to enhance the Crown Prosecution Service's capabilities and establish an international division aimed at fostering closer collaboration with foreign partners on migration matters.
The Prime Minister emphasized the need to establish a deterrent against illegal immigration, stating that the UK must rigorously enforce its immigration laws.
The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, disclosed that there are currently 10,000 individuals who arrived in the UK legally and are now residing in hotels as they await the processing of their asylum claims.
In response to this situation, Cooper has initiated a review to evaluate whether any immigration rules have been violated and to assess the financial circumstances of these individuals.
Additionally, the government is scrutinizing a substantial £3.1 billion expenditure on accommodations for asylum seekers, with aims to reduce these costs significantly.
Since assuming office, the government has reportedly deported 24,000 individuals deemed to have no legal right to remain in the UK, marking the highest level of deportations recorded in eight years.
When asked about the potential deportation of those who have overstayed their visas or abused their visa status, Starmer asserted, "I think people who have no right to be here should be removed, and I think it's a hugely important deterrent." He highlighted that the rate of removals is now at its highest in nearly a decade, and mentioned the government's recent efforts, which include the organization of the four largest charter flights for deportations.
Starmer elaborated on the critical need for effective deterrents: "If you know that the one sure thing that's going to happen is you're going to be returned to where you came from, if you've got no right to be here, then that is a disincentive in its own right." Moreover, he noted that funds previously allocated for the controversial Rwanda deportation plan have been redirected to expedite the processing of asylum claims.
At a recent international summit held at Lancaster House, which included representatives from 40 countries, the government addressed the ongoing challenges associated with migration.
Reports indicated that the number of individuals attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats has surged to over 6,500 so far this year, a development attributed partly to favorable weather conditions.
In a further attempt to tackle these issues, Starmer announced an additional £33 million investment to enhance the Crown Prosecution Service's capabilities and establish an international division aimed at fostering closer collaboration with foreign partners on migration matters.
