Shabana Mahmood

“plan to double the time migrants must wait to obtain indefinite leave to remain (ILR), from five years to 10.”

“fewer than 80 prison places available across England and Wales in her first week in September 2025.”

“Labour’s early release scheme started in September 2024 with the aim of easing overcrowding in jails.”

“Today's figures show more than 80,000 immigration offenders, foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers have been returned since July 2024.”

“Linton-on-Ouse is one of three former military sites Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has proposed converting into asylum accommodation for up to 3,750 migrants.”

“will now be an offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.”

“remove 45,000 failed claimants and foreign offenders.”

“upping capacity from 130 to 600 beds in Haslar in Gosport.”

“expand from 160 to 400.”

“potentially starting from late 2027.”

“Shabana Mahmood is set to announce plans to recruit hundreds of people to serve as adjudicators in magistrate-style reforms to the appeals process.”

“Mahmood said the existing system is "overwhelmed" and accused some applicants of "gaming the system" by lodging repeated appeals to delay removal.”

“Our new appeals body will ensure claims are heard swiftly and fairly. Those with a legitimate claim will get their hearing. Those who have no right to remain in this country, and are abusing the syst…”

“up to £10,000”

“We have already reduced asylum costs by £1bn”

“We have already reduced asylum costs by £1billion, but it is also right that we ask those who can contribute to do so.”

“We have already reduced asylum costs by £1billion”