Nearly 60,000 migrants and criminals deported' since Labour came to power

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"Almost 60,000 illegal migrants and convicted criminals have been removed or deported from the UK since Labour came into power in 2024, the government has announced. More than 15,000 were removed in that period a 45 per cent increase on the 19 months prior. The Home Office confirmed 43,000 people left voluntarily after being told they were in the UK illegally. Following the release of the data, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood vowed to "scale up" deportations even further."

"Yet, the government still faces mounting immigration pressure, with more than 65,000 people having arrived via English Channel crossings alone since Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister. Earlier this week, Ms Mahmood said there is no guarantee that the number of small boat crossings will fall by this time next year. The Home Office said it will bring in legislation to stop illegal immigrants gaming the system by using the European Convention on Human Rights to appeal against their remov"

The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, funds reporting through donations, and keeps journalism free of paywalls. The outlet investigates financial links such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and produced the documentary 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The UK removed or deported almost 60,000 illegal migrants and convicted criminals since Labour took power in 2024, including more than 15,000 removed in the latest period, a 45% increase on the prior 19 months. The Home Office reported 43,000 voluntary departures, vows to scale up deportations, faces over 65,000 English Channel arrivals since the Prime Minister took office, and plans legislation to limit appeals using the European Convention on Human Rights.

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