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The Government should increase actions to stop illegal attempts to enter the UK.

One reasons we left the EU was so we could control our own borders & tackle illegal immigration. Yet many attempt to enter the UK illegally, adding to pressures on housing and public services while often paying little tax.

Nobody has any problem with genuine refugees. Nobody has any issue with immigrants who enter the country legally and respect UK law and culture and positively contribute to UK society.

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    Government makes a statement about illegal immigration

    On Monday 5 June, the Secretary of State for the Home Office, Suella Braverman MP, made a statement in the House of Commons about illegal migration.

    Following the statement the Minister was questioned by MPs.

    What are Ministerial statements?

    Ministerial statements are a way for Ministers to bring an important matter to the attention of the House.

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    MPs discuss the Illegal Immigration Bill

    On Tuesday 7 March the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Suella Braverman MP, gave a statement to the House of Commons on the Illegal Immigration Bill.

    The Minister updated MPs on the purpose and introduction of the Bill.

    Following the statement the Minister was questioned by MPs.

    What are Ministerial statements?

    Ministerial statements are a way for Ministers to bring an important matter to the attention of the House.

    What will the Illegal Immigration Bill do?

    The Illegal Immigration Bill includes the following measures:

    • The Home Secretary will have a legal duty to remove people who have entered the UK illegally
    • People who come to the UK illegally will be prevented from settling in the country and will face a permanent ban from returning

    • People who come here illegally will have their asylum claims deemed inadmissible and considered in a safe third country

    • Read the announcement of the Illegal Immigration Bill

    • Follow the Bill's progress

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    This petition will stay open until 21 October 2021.