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Flintshire County: Higher Kinnerton ward
Kristina Renshaw Heritage Party
What they say Source: Own words
Says she would oppose Wales's Nation of Sanctuary policy.
In their exact words Source: Own words
Oppose Nation of Sanctuary
Sourced: Statement to voters: Kristina Renshaw
Oppose Nation of Sanctuary
Statement to voters: Kristina Renshaw, Kristina Renshaw (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
Holborn and St Pancras
Tyler Kurtis Johnson Restore Britain
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Own words
Entirely because of mass immigration, this is not a seat a party promising deportations of any kind can win.
Sourced: Statement to voters: Tyler Kurtis Johnson
Entirely because of mass immigration, this is not a seat a party promising deportations of any kind can win.
Statement to voters: Tyler Kurtis Johnson, Tyler Kurtis Johnson (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
What they say Source: Own words
Says London is lost and must be restored.
In their exact words Source: Own words
London is lost. It must be restored.
Sourced: Statement to voters: Tyler Kurtis Johnson
London is lost. It must be restored.
Statement to voters: Tyler Kurtis Johnson, Tyler Kurtis Johnson (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
Jonathan Silberman Communist League Election Campaign
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Own words
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.
Sourced: Statement to voters: Jonathan Silberman
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.
Statement to voters: Jonathan Silberman, Jonathan Silberman (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.
Christian Peoples Alliance (the party’s own material)
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
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 General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026), Christian Peoples Alliance (party site).
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
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 General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026), Christian Peoples Alliance (party site).
Conservative and Unionist Party (the party’s own material)
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. Archived copy.
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. Archived copy.
Green Party (the party’s own material)
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. Archived copy.
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. Archived copy.
Labour Party (the party’s own material)
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. Archived copy.
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. Archived copy.
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. Archived copy.
Liberal Democrats (the party’s own material)
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
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.
For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document), Liberal Democrats. Archived copy.
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats pledged to reverse the increase to the minimum income thresholds for family visas.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Reverse the Conservatives’ unfair increase to income thresholds for family visas, so that no more families are torn apart.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is on a visa or seeking asylum.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
Reverse the Conservatives’ unfair increase to income thresholds for family visas, so that no more families are torn apart.
For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document), Liberal Democrats. Archived copy.
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
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.
For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document), Liberal Democrats. Archived copy.
Reform UK (the party’s own material)
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would run a five-year emergency programme to identify, detain and deport illegal migrants in the UK.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Reform UK will implement a five-year emergency programme to identify, detain, and deport illegal migrants in the UK.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
Reform UK will implement a five-year emergency programme to identify, detain, and deport illegal migrants in the UK.
Our Policies (Reform UK policy page), Reform UK (party site).
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
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.
Our Policies (Reform UK policy page), Reform UK (party site).
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK states that those with EU settled status are not in scope of its Indefinite Leave to Remain policy, but that foreign nationals would no longer be eligible for welfare benefits.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
No - those with EU settled status are not in scope of the policy. However, your entitlement to benefits will change under a Reform Government. Foreign nationals will no longer be eligible for welfare benefits.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is on a visa or seeking asylum.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
No - those with EU settled status are not in scope of the policy. However, your entitlement to benefits will change under a Reform Government. Foreign nationals will no longer be eligible for welfare benefits.
Our Policies (Reform UK policy page), Reform UK (party site).
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is on a visa or seeking asylum.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
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.
Our Policies (Reform UK policy page), Reform UK (party site).
Rejoin EU (the party’s own material)
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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.
Sourced: Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party
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.
Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party, Rejoin EU Party (party site). Archived copy.
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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.
Sourced: Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party
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.
Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party, Rejoin EU Party (party site). Archived copy.
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party (the party’s own material)
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party pledged to replace Border Force employees with GP receptionists.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Immigration..We will replace employees of the Border Force with GP receptionists. This will dramatically reduce the number of people getting in.
Sourced: The OFFICIAL Monster Raving Loony Party Manicfesto for General Election 2024, 13 June 2024
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 Manicfesto for General Election 2024, The Official Monster Raving Loony Party (party site), published 13 June 2024. Archived copy.
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Net Migration Reduced to Zero by ensuring that all Green nets are secured firmly to the ground.
Sourced: Holborn & St Pancras (Vote Barmy Brunch manicfesto), 9 September 2026
Net Migration Reduced to Zero by ensuring that all Green nets are secured firmly to the ground.
Holborn & St Pancras (Vote Barmy Brunch manicfesto), The Official Monster Raving Loony Party (party site), published 9 September 2026. Archived copy.
UK Independence Party (UKIP) (the party’s own material)
What they say Source: Manifesto
UKIP pledged a £500 reward to British citizens for each illegal migrant they correctly identify, paid on arrest.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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.
Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
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.
The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025, UK Independence Party (party site). Archived copy.
What they say Source: Manifesto
UKIP pledged to close the asylum system permanently and treat all irregular entry by sea or air as illegal immigration.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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.
Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
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.
The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025, UK Independence Party (party site). Archived copy.
UK Voice (the party’s own material)
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Controlled and Fair Britain's diversity is a strength. The system must also be efficient, fair, and publicly trusted.
Sourced: UK Voice - Where We Stand For
Controlled and Fair Britain's diversity is a strength. The system must also be efficient, fair, and publicly trusted.
UK Voice - Where We Stand For, UK Voice (party site). Archived copy.
Workers Party of Britain (the party’s own material)
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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.
Sourced: Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto
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.
Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto, Workers Party of Britain (party site). Archived copy.
What they say 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.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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.
Sourced: Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto
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.
Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto, Workers Party of Britain (party site). Archived copy.
Holborn and St Pancras
Conservative and Unionist Party (the party’s own material)
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. Archived copy.
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. Archived copy.
Green Party (the party’s own material)
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. Archived copy.
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. Archived copy.
Labour Party (the party’s own material)
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. Archived copy.