The Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare has applauded the recent revelation that the government has carried out 24,000 deportations since assuming power last summer. Daniel Aldridge, the first-ever Labour MP for the constituency, emphasized the importance of immigration being managed in a controlled manner.
These deportations mark an eight-year high, showing a 21% increase in ‘enforced returns’ compared to the year before Labour’s governance. Additionally, there has been a 16% rise in the deportation of individuals convicted of crimes.
Aldridge, a resident of Weston since 2001, highlighted the significance of immigration to the economy while stressing the need for regulation. He pointed out that when Labour took office, the immigration and asylum systems were in disarray, and the party has been working on restoring control to the immigration system.
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In a bid to address organized immigration crime, the government hosted a summit in London last month, attended by representatives from over 40 countries. The summit resulted in the commitment of £30 million to combat illegal migration.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized the global nature of organized immigration crime and underscored the importance of international collaboration in addressing this issue. The UK’s role in securing international commitments to disrupt and pursue such criminal activities was highlighted as a part of the government’s Plan for Change to fortify borders and ensure community safety.
The Home Secretary’s recent promise to disclose the nationalities of individuals convicted of crimes sparked a debate. While some voiced support for increased transparency, others expressed concerns that the information could be misused to fuel xenophobia and reinforce racial discrimination.