Deportations of illegal immigrants in the UK have increased significantly since the Labor Party came to power. Since the last election, the government has deported 16,400 immigrants, with forced returns rising by 24% compared to the previous twelve months.
The Labor government has also deported 2,580 foreigners convicted of criminal offenses, a 23% increase from last year, including criminals convicted of serious crimes including rape, murder, robbery and drugs.
The government effectively utilized charter flights to deport individuals violating the UK’s immigration laws, conducting four flights during this period, each carrying 800 people.
The government has been actively addressing the backlog of asylum applications by hiring 1,000 new staff members to review these cases and enforce immigration laws. As a result, there have been significant deportations over the past six months.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that the asylum and immigration system was broken under the Conservative government: “This government inherited a broken asylum and immigration system. We are taking swift action to enhance enforcement and remove those who have no right to be here.”
Cooper highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal immigration by deporting immigration and asylum violators and addressing the backlog of asylum claims. He noted that the Labor government has successfully raised revenue to its highest level in the past five years.
Cooper states that in 2025, the government plans to enhance efforts to reduce illegal immigration by introducing new legislation aimed at combating human smuggling gangs and disrupting criminal smuggling networks. Additionally, the government intends to increase the capacity of the Border Security Command to hold criminal gangs accountable.
According to the Home Office, authorities conducted a large-scale crackdown on suspected illegal activities at nail salons, construction sites, and car washes. As a result, illegal work visits rose by 32%, actions against unlawful employers increased, and arrests surged by 29% compared to the same period last year.
