| Immigration and borders | 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. 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.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. Home Office (UK Government), 2025-05-12 · Restoring control over the immigration system (white paper) Source: Public record In government, Labour's 2025 immigration white paper ends overseas recruitment for social care visas. We will therefore end overseas recruitment for social care visas.We will therefore end overseas recruitment for social care visas. Home Office (UK Government), 2025-05-12 · Restoring control over the immigration system (white paper) Source: Manifesto Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged a new Border Security Command with new investigators, intelligence officers and cross-border police. We will create a new Border Security Command, with hundreds of new investigators, intelligence officers, and cross-border police officers.We will create a new Border Security Command, with hundreds of new investigators, intelligence officers, and cross-border police officers. Labour Party, 2024-06-13 · Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Strong foundations
| Source: Manifesto The Official Monster Raving Loony Party pledged to reduce net migration to zero by ensuring that all green nets are secured firmly to the ground. Net Migration Reduced to Zero by ensuring that all Green nets are secured firmly to the ground.Net Migration Reduced to Zero by ensuring that all Green nets are secured firmly to the ground. The Official Monster Raving Loony Party (party site), 2026-09-09 · Holborn & St Pancras (Vote Barmy Brunch manicfesto) Source: Manifesto The Official Monster Raving Loony Party pledged to replace Border Force employees with GP receptionists. Immigration..We will replace employees of the Border Force with GP receptionists. This will dramatically reduce the number of people getting in.Immigration..We will replace employees of the Border Force with GP receptionists. This will dramatically reduce the number of people getting in. The Official Monster Raving Loony Party (party site), 2024-06-13 · The OFFICIAL Monster Raving Loony Party Manicfesto for General Election 2024
| 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. 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.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. Conservative Party · Our Plan for Britain Source: Manifesto The Conservative Party's current plan says it would establish a Removals Force to remove 150,000 people a year. Removals Force established, to remove 150,000 per yearRemovals Force established, to remove 150,000 per year Conservative Party · Our Plan for Britain
| — | — | Source: Manifesto Workers Party of Britain pledged investment in border security including heightened sea-going and coastal patrols, alongside visa and citizenship arrangements it describes as fair and equitable. We will undertake investment in border security, including heightened sea-going and coastal patrols, but also in fair and equitable visa and citizenship arrangements that discourage organised crime and help the most vulnerable to a new life as well as ensuring that migration flows are matched to the ability of local communities to absorb new entrants.We will undertake investment in border security, including heightened sea-going and coastal patrols, but also in fair and equitable visa and citizenship arrangements that discourage organised crime and help the most vulnerable to a new life as well as ensuring that migration flows are matched to the ability of local communities to absorb new entrants. Workers Party of Britain (party site) · Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto Source: Manifesto Workers Party of Britain pledged a regular calculation of sustainable migration levels, prioritising entry for people at risk from state terrorism and war and discouraging economic migrants except where there is a demonstrable labour shortage. We will make a regular calculation of the sustainable levels of migration with entry directed primarily at the protection of those most placed at harm by the operations of foreign state terrorism and war and discouraging economic migrants except in areas of demonstrable labour shortage.We will make a regular calculation of the sustainable levels of migration with entry directed primarily at the protection of those most placed at harm by the operations of foreign state terrorism and war and discouraging economic migrants except in areas of demonstrable labour shortage. Workers Party of Britain (party site) · Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto
| Source: Own words Says mass immigration means a party promising deportations cannot win this seat, and asks voters to send a message that they want their capital city back. Entirely because of mass immigration, this is not a seat a party promising deportations of any kind can win.Entirely because of mass immigration, this is not a seat a party promising deportations of any kind can win. Tyler Kurtis Johnson (candidate), via Democracy Club · Statement to voters: Tyler Kurtis Johnson Source: Own words Says London is lost and must be restored. London is lost. It must be restored.London is lost. It must be restored. Tyler Kurtis Johnson (candidate), via Democracy Club · Statement to voters: Tyler Kurtis Johnson
| Source: Manifesto Rejoin EU pledged to restore EU freedom of movement in the UK, which it describes as a labour mobility rather than migration policy. On migration, we support the restoration of EU freedom of movement in the UK. In precise terms, FoM is a labour mobility – not migration – policy, since the overwhelming majority of European citizens coming here returned to their home countries after a period.On migration, we support the restoration of EU freedom of movement in the UK. In precise terms, FoM is a labour mobility – not migration – policy, since the overwhelming majority of European citizens coming here returned to their home countries after a period. Rejoin EU Party (party site) · Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party Source: Manifesto Rejoin EU says re-joining would allow UK participation in the EU border agency Frontex and the Dublin agreement on where asylum applications are processed. Re-joining would also allow us to participate in EU border agency Frontex and arrangements such as the Dublin agreement, which allows for asylum seekers to have applications dealt with by the EU member state in which they arrived when they first entered the EU.Re-joining would also allow us to participate in EU border agency Frontex and arrangements such as the Dublin agreement, which allows for asylum seekers to have applications dealt with by the EU member state in which they arrived when they first entered the EU. Rejoin EU Party (party site) · Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party
| Source: Manifesto Reform UK says that under "Operation Fortress" the Royal Navy would intercept all migrant boats entering the English Channel and return those on board to France or Belgium under escort. Under Reform UK's plan, titled Operation Fortress, the Royal Navy, supported by relevant civilian authorities, would intercept all migrant boats entering the English Channel, securing those on board and safely returning them to France or Belgium under escort.Under Reform UK's plan, titled Operation Fortress, the Royal Navy, supported by relevant civilian authorities, would intercept all migrant boats entering the English Channel, securing those on board and safely returning them to France or Belgium under escort. Reform UK (party site) · Our Policies (Reform UK policy page) Source: Manifesto Reform UK says it would run a five-year emergency programme to identify, detain and deport illegal migrants in the UK. Reform UK will implement a five-year emergency programme to identify, detain, and deport illegal migrants in the UK.Reform UK will implement a five-year emergency programme to identify, detain, and deport illegal migrants in the UK. Reform UK (party site) · Our Policies (Reform UK policy page) Source: Manifesto Reform UK says it would abolish Indefinite Leave to Remain, rescind existing awards, and replace it with a 5-year renewable visa with higher salary thresholds, mandatory English fluency and stricter good-character requirements. Reform UK will abolish ILR and rescind existing awards. Reform UK will introduce a 5 year renewable visa for migrants with higher salary thresholds, mandatory fluency in English, and stricter good character requirements. There will be no recourse to benefits for foreign nationals.Reform UK will abolish ILR and rescind existing awards. Reform UK will introduce a 5 year renewable visa for migrants with higher salary thresholds, mandatory fluency in English, and stricter good character requirements. There will be no recourse to benefits for foreign nationals. Reform UK (party site) · Our Policies (Reform UK policy page) - 1 more
| Source: Manifesto UK Voice says Britain's diversity is a strength and that the immigration system must be efficient, fair and publicly trusted, without giving numbers. Controlled and Fair Britain's diversity is a strength. The system must also be efficient, fair, and publicly trusted.Controlled and Fair Britain's diversity is a strength. The system must also be efficient, fair, and publicly trusted. UK Voice (party site) · UK Voice - Where We Stand For
| Source: Manifesto The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged safe routes to sanctuary for people fleeing persecution. Safe routes to sanctuary for those fleeing persecution.Safe routes to sanctuary for those fleeing persecution. Green Party of England and Wales, 2024-06-12 · Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome Source: Manifesto The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged that people seeking asylum could work while their application is decided. Those seeking asylum and protection to be permitted to work while their application is being decided.Those seeking asylum and protection to be permitted to work while their application is being decided. Green Party of England and Wales, 2024-06-12 · Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome
| Source: Own words Says fighting Jew-hatred, defending Israel's existence, pushing back attacks on immigrants and international workers' solidarity are decisive for the working class. The Communist League says fighting Jew-hatred and defending Israel's existence as a refuge for Jews – is decisive for the working class, as well as pushing back attacks on immigrants and advancing solidarity with workers struggles internationally.The Communist League says fighting Jew-hatred and defending Israel's existence as a refuge for Jews – is decisive for the working class, as well as pushing back attacks on immigrants and advancing solidarity with workers struggles internationally. Jonathan Silberman (candidate), via Democracy Club · Statement to voters: Jonathan Silberman
| Source: Manifesto Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to leave the European Convention on Human Rights and amend British human rights legislation so it does not prevent the return of illegal immigrants. Because of this and because of their ruling on other issues we would leave the ECHR and amend British Human Rights legislation to ensure it doesn’t prevent illegal immigrants from being returned especially those who have committed crimes.Because of this and because of their ruling on other issues we would leave the ECHR and amend British Human Rights legislation to ensure it doesn’t prevent illegal immigrants from being returned especially those who have committed crimes. Christian Peoples Alliance (party site) · Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026) Source: Manifesto Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to turn small boats carrying illegal migrants back to France or another nearby country where safe, using the Royal Navy as necessary. Enhance border and channel crossing patrols, turning boats containing illegal migrants back to France or other near country of origin, as allowed by international maritime law, and where it is safe to do so. We would use the Royal Navy as necessary.Enhance border and channel crossing patrols, turning boats containing illegal migrants back to France or other near country of origin, as allowed by international maritime law, and where it is safe to do so. We would use the Royal Navy as necessary. Christian Peoples Alliance (party site) · Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
| Source: Manifesto The Liberal Democrats pledged a dedicated asylum decision-making unit with a three-month service standard for processing all but the most complex asylum claims, and faster returns of those without a right to stay. Tackle the asylum backlog by establishing a dedicated unit to improve the speed and quality of asylum decision-making, introducing a service standard of three months for all but the most complex asylum claims to be processed, and speeding up returns of those without a right to stay.Tackle the asylum backlog by establishing a dedicated unit to improve the speed and quality of asylum decision-making, introducing a service standard of three months for all but the most complex asylum claims to be processed, and speeding up returns of those without a right to stay. Liberal Democrats · For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document) Source: Manifesto The Liberal Democrats pledged to reverse the increase to the minimum income thresholds for family visas. Reverse the Conservatives’ unfair increase to income thresholds for family visas, so that no more families are torn apart.Reverse the Conservatives’ unfair increase to income thresholds for family visas, so that no more families are torn apart. Liberal Democrats · For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document) Source: Manifesto The Liberal Democrats pledged to lift the ban on asylum seekers working once they have waited more than three months for a decision. Lift the ban on asylum seekers working if they have been waiting for a decision for more than three months, enabling them to support themselves, integrate in their communities and contribute to the economy.Lift the ban on asylum seekers working if they have been waiting for a decision for more than three months, enabling them to support themselves, integrate in their communities and contribute to the economy. Liberal Democrats · For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
| Source: Manifesto UKIP pledged to close the asylum system permanently and treat all irregular entry by sea or air as illegal immigration. We will simply close the asylum system permanently. All irregular entry by sea and air, without prior consent, shall be treated in law as illegal immigration, and perpetrators will be viewed as criminals.We will simply close the asylum system permanently. All irregular entry by sea and air, without prior consent, shall be treated in law as illegal immigration, and perpetrators will be viewed as criminals. UK Independence Party (party site) · The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025 Source: Manifesto UKIP pledged a £500 reward to British citizens for each illegal migrant they correctly identify, paid on arrest. In order to assist with ensuring their swift detainment and deportation, the Party would offer a reward of £500 per illegal migrant correctly identified by British citizens, which would be paid upon their arrest and identification.In order to assist with ensuring their swift detainment and deportation, the Party would offer a reward of £500 per illegal migrant correctly identified by British citizens, which would be paid upon their arrest and identification. UK Independence Party (party site) · The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
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