Uncontrolled mass immigration has pushed Britain to breaking point. A record 1,250,000 immigrants entered the UK in 2022. That is a city the size of Birmingham. Data is expected to show a similar number arrived in 2023 and probably 2024. New government figures say that almost 14 million people will arrive between 2021 and 2036. That is almost 1 million every year. The population explosion has led directly to the depression of local wages, the housing crisis and the NHS waiting list crisis. British culture, identity and values are under threat.
In 2022 over 45,000 illegal immigrants crossed the channel in small boats, followed by some 30,000 in 2023. Most were allowed in with no criminal checks. Over 17,000 have gone missing. Foreign criminals and terrorists walk our streets. Record numbers of asylum claims have been granted, increasing the magnet factor to the UK. Labour and the Tories will never control our borders. The British people have been lied to, ignored and betrayed.
Reform UK will secure Britain’s
borders to protect wages, our
public services, and British
culture and values.
Immediate Deportation for Foreign Criminals
Deport foreign nationals immediately after their prison sentence ends. Withdraw citizenship from immigrants who commit crime with the exception of some misdemeanour offences.
CRITICAL REFORMS NEEDED IN THE FIRST 100 DAYS:
Freeze Non-Essential Immigration
Strict limits on immigration are the only way to relieve the pressure on our housing, public services, increase wages and protect our culture, identity and values. Essential skills, mainly around healthcare, must be the only exception.
Stop the Boats with our 4 Point Plan
- Leave the European Convention on Human Rights.
- Zero illegal immigrants to be resettled in the UK.
- New Department of Immigration.
- Pick up illegal migrants out of boats and take them back to France.
Secure Detention for all Illegal Migrants
All asylum seekers that arrive illegally from safe countries will be processed rapidly, offshore if necessary. Those entering from a safe country will also be barred from claiming asylum or citizenship.No legal aid for non-citizens. Those rejected will be returned.
Bar Student Dependents
Introduce new visa rules for international students that bar dependents. Only international students with essential skills can remain in the UK. Close down fake courses and immigration schemes that abuse the rules.
Stop Health Tourism and Immediate Access to Benefits
We will impose a requirement of 5 years residency and employment to claim any benefits in the UK.
Employer Immigration Tax
The National Insurance rate will be raised to 20% for foreign workers. This would incentivise businesses to employ British citizens whose National Insurance rate would stay at 13.8%. Essential foreign health and care workers would be exempt from the tax, as would businesses who employ 5 staff members and under. This would boost wages and could raise more than £20 billion over five years to pay for apprenticeships and training for young Brits.
