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Undocumented Migrants

Asked by Daniel FrancisLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 5 January 2026UIN 907051

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to reduce pull factors for migrants seeking to arrive in the UK illegally.

Answered by Alex Norris

In November, I announced the most significant reforms to our asylum system in a generation. They are designed to tackle the incentives that draw people to this country illegally.

o We know that the generosity of refugee status draws people here – so we are making it temporary, not permanent.

o We know the ability to work in the illegal economy lures people here – and so we are cracking down on illegal working.

o And we know that effective removals disincentive illegal entry – and returns are up 23% since this Govt took office.

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