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Immigration and borders

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1Paul GilsonConservative and Unionist Party
Paul Gilson hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Conservative and Unionist Party’s national policy, not Paul Gilson’s own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Conservatives' 2024 manifesto pledged a legal cap on migration so that numbers fall every year.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Introduce a legal cap on migration to guarantee that numbers will fall every year, so public services are protected while bringing in the skills our businesses and NHS needs.
Sourced: The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, 11 June 2024
Introduce a legal cap on migration to guarantee that numbers will fall every year, so public services are protected while bringing in the skills our businesses and NHS needs.
The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, Conservative Party, published 11 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://public.conservatives.com/static/documents/GE2024/Conservative-Manifesto-GE2024.pdf
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Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Conservatives' 2024 manifesto pledged to stop the boats by removing illegal migrants to Rwanda.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Stop the boats by removing illegal migrants to Rwanda.
Sourced: The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, 11 June 2024
Stop the boats by removing illegal migrants to Rwanda.
The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, Conservative Party, published 11 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://public.conservatives.com/static/documents/GE2024/Conservative-Manifesto-GE2024.pdf
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Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Conservative Party's current plan says it would establish a Removals Force to remove 150,000 people a year.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Removals Force established, to remove 150,000 per year
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
Removals Force established, to remove 150,000 per year
Our Plan for Britain, Conservative Party. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.conservatives.com/our-plan-for-britain
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What they say Source: Manifesto
The Conservative Party's current plan says Britain must leave the European Convention on Human Rights, after which it would implement its BORDERS plan on illegal immigration.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Once Britain has left the European Court of Human Rights, we will be able to implement our BORDERS plan a tougher and more detailed strategy than anything proposed by other parties.
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
Once Britain has left the European Court of Human Rights, we will be able to implement our BORDERS plan a tougher and more detailed strategy than anything proposed by other parties.
Our Plan for Britain, Conservative Party. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.conservatives.com/our-plan-for-britain
2Simon GittusGreen Party
Simon Gittus hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Simon Gittus’ own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged that people seeking asylum could work while their application is decided.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Those seeking asylum and protection to be permitted to work while their application is being decided.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome, 12 June 2024
Those seeking asylum and protection to be permitted to work while their application is being decided.
Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-welcome/
Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged safe routes to sanctuary for people fleeing persecution.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Safe routes to sanctuary for those fleeing persecution.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome, 12 June 2024
Safe routes to sanctuary for those fleeing persecution.
Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-welcome/
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Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
3Lydia Ann HydeLabour Party
Lydia Ann Hyde hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Labour Party’s national policy, not Lydia Ann Hyde’s own commitment:
What the record shows Source: Public record
In government, Labour's 2025 immigration white paper states the aim of bringing net migration down and restoring control to the system.
In their exact words Source: Public record
As part of our Plan for Change, this Government is determined to bring net migration down and restore control and order to the immigration system.
Sourced: Restoring control over the immigration system (white paper), 12 May 2025
As part of our Plan for Change, this Government is determined to bring net migration down and restore control and order to the immigration system.
Restoring control over the immigration system (white paper), Home Office (UK Government), published 12 May 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/restoring-control-over-the-immigration-system-white-paper/restoring-control-over-the-immigration-system-accessible
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Net Migration
The number of people moving to the UK for a year or more, minus the number leaving.
Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
What the record shows Source: Public record
In government, Labour's 2025 immigration white paper ends overseas recruitment for social care visas.
In their exact words Source: Public record
We will therefore end overseas recruitment for social care visas.
Sourced: Restoring control over the immigration system (white paper), 12 May 2025
We will therefore end overseas recruitment for social care visas.
Restoring control over the immigration system (white paper), Home Office (UK Government), published 12 May 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/restoring-control-over-the-immigration-system-white-paper/restoring-control-over-the-immigration-system-accessible
What they say Source: Manifesto
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged a new Border Security Command with new investigators, intelligence officers and cross-border police.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will create a new Border Security Command, with hundreds of new investigators, intelligence officers, and cross-border police officers.
Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Strong foundations, 13 June 2024
We will create a new Border Security Command, with hundreds of new investigators, intelligence officers, and cross-border police officers.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Strong foundations, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/strong-foundations/
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Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

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Go deeper on immigration and borders: independent sources

None of these is affiliated with a party. Where a source campaigns for a position, the label says so. Links open the original site.

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (as enacted) — legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). The law as enacted.
Commons Library: migration statistics briefing — House of Commons Library. Parliamentary research service, impartial by statute.
Home Office immigration statistics — Home Office. Official statistics.
Migration Observatory, University of Oxford — Migration Observatory. University research centre; independent and non-partisan.
ONS: long-term international migration — Office for National Statistics. Official statistics.

Cross-cutting: polling, fact-checking, parliamentary research

Commons Library: constituency data dashboards — House of Commons Library. Parliamentary research service, impartial by statute.
electionleaflets.org: archive of election leaflets, searchable by area — Democracy Club. Civic-technology archive; leaflets are the parties' own material.
Electoral Commission: political finance register (donations, loans, spending) — Electoral Commission. Official register.
Full Fact — Full Fact. Independent fact-checking charity.
House of Commons Library research briefings — House of Commons Library. Parliamentary research service, impartial by statute.
Institute for Government — Institute for Government. Independent think tank on how government works.
Ipsos Issues Index: what the public says matters most — Ipsos. Polling company (monthly, unprompted survey).
LG Inform: council performance and finance data — Local Government Association. Sector body for councils.
Local Elections Archive Project: every council result since 2002 — Andrew Teale. Independent archive from Returning Officers' data, CC BY-SA.
mySociety Local Intelligence Hub: data by constituency — mySociety. Civic-technology charity; non-partisan.
UK Parliament: Commons votes (every division, how each MP voted) — UK Parliament. Official record, Open Parliament Licence.
UK Parliament: petitions, with signatures by constituency — UK Parliament. Official record.