Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Angela Eagle and Rachel Taylor

Monday 13th January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Rachel Taylor (North Warwickshire and Bedworth) (Lab)]

T8. Under the last Government, my constituents had completely lost faith that foreign national offenders with no right to remain in this country would be swiftly removed. I am glad that, since the last election, our new Labour Government have enforced the return of over 2,500 foreign criminals, including serious and violent offenders—a 23% increase since last year. Can the Minister reassure my constituents that this Government will not be taking their foot off the gas and will continue taking strong action?

[The Minister for Border Security and Asylum (Dame Angela Eagle)]

Yes. Foreign nationals who commit offences and are sentenced to 12 months in prison have no right to be here, and I can assure my hon. Friend that we will work tirelessly to ensure that they can be removed. The 23% increase in six months is a good start, but we will not take our foot off the gas.