The Conservative Party has fiercely criticized Labour’s latest immigration policy, claiming it fails to close legal loopholes that allow foreign criminals to delay deportation. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp led the attack after a minister struggled to confirm whether deported offenders would face imprisonment abroad.
Earlier today, Alex Davies-Jones, the Minister for Victims, appeared on Sky News to discuss the expanded “deport now, appeal later” scheme. However, when pressed, she could not guarantee that criminals would be jailed in their home countries. Philp seized on this, arguing that Labour refuses to close legal loopholes that let offenders exploit the courts.
“Labour’s plan is meaningless without real enforcement,” Philp said. He emphasized that only the Conservatives have the resolve to fix the broken system. The Tory Deportation Bill, he noted, would automatically remove illegal arrivals and restrict human rights claims in immigration cases.
Additionally, Philp highlighted the proposed Lawfare Commission, which would examine how to close legal loopholes for good. “If leaving the ECHR is necessary, we’ll do it,” he declared. Meanwhile, Labour faces growing pressure to adopt stronger measures rather than, as Philp put it, “wasting time.”
Critics argue that without stricter reforms, dangerous individuals could keep returning to UK streets. The Conservatives insist their approach offers the only viable solution. As debates heat up, one thing is clear: voters want action, not vague promises.
Will Labour finally act to close legal loopholes, or will the Tories force their hand? The answer may shape Britain’s immigration system for years to come.
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