Debates between Rosena Allin-Khan and Yvette Cooper during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Rosena Allin-Khan and Yvette Cooper
Monday 29th July 2024

(3 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Yvette Cooper Portrait Yvette Cooper
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I think most people in this country want to see strong border security and a properly controlled and managed asylum system, where we do our bit for those who have fled persecution and conflict, but where those who have no right to be here are returned. We do not have any of those things at the moment. That is why we are strengthening our border security and why we continue to support important routes such Homes for Ukraine and the support for Afghanistan.

Rosena Allin-Khan Portrait Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Tooting) (Lab)
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In Tooting town centre, we have had Operation Kenny rolled out this year, which has been fantastic in tackling violent crime and making people feel safer. It has meant more police patrolling the streets on a continuous basis and has led to a 70% reduction in crime. We would like to see that programme rolled out across the country, so can I tempt the Home Secretary to visit Tooting to see the fantastic effects that it is having?