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Keir Starmer Pressured to Tackle Illegal Migration Crisis After Shocking London Figures Spark Calls to ‘Deport, Deport, Deport

A confidential report commissioned by Thames Water has ignited a fierce debate about illegal migration in the UK, revealing that up to one in twelve Londoners—approximately 585,000 individuals—may be living in the capital unlawfully. This alarming statistic has prompted Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe to call for a “national emergency” to tackle the issue head-on.

Speaking on GB News, Lowe advocated for a hardline approach similar to measures implemented in the United States. “We have to declare a national emergency, rather like Trump’s doing, and we have to then be actually prepared to take hard decisions and deport, deport, deport,” he asserted.

His comments reflect growing frustration with the current Labour Government’s handling of immigration, which he claims is insufficient. “If it means we have to round people up and deport, and that’s what we have to do,” Lowe added, emphasizing his stance on prioritizing British citizens.

The Reform UK MP further criticized the Labour Government, stating that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is “up to his neck in this.” Lowe proposed drastic measures, including housing illegal migrants in “tented camps” on a UK island. “Put them on a West Coast island with a limited, uncomfortable tented camp and minimal food, and encourage them then to go back to where they came from and apply to come back legally,” he suggested.

He argued that most illegal migrants are economic migrants rather than asylum seekers, highlighting what he perceives as a weak immigration system reliant on applicants’ own statements. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp echoed Lowe’s concerns, calling the reported figures “deeply alarming.” He stressed the urgency of addressing the issue to prevent further escalation and protect national interests.

Lowe also expressed worries about voting rights, stating, “What worries me is, after six years if we’re not very careful, these people have full voting rights.” He pointed to Australia’s stringent immigration policies as a model for the UK to follow. “The Australians have shown us what to do. You only have to look. They stop the boats coming, and then people realise it’s a waste of time, spending whatever it is 500 euros to get here,” Lowe explained.

Additionally, Lowe called for Britain to exit various international treaties beyond the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to “take back control of our own borders.” This move aims to strengthen the UK’s ability to manage its immigration policies independently.

In response, a Home Office spokesman defended the government’s efforts, stating, “This Government is strengthening global partnerships and rooting out the criminal gangs who profit from small boat crossings which threaten lives. We have also removed 16,400 illegal migrants in just six months, the highest figure in half a decade, making it clear that those who arrive illegally will be returned.”

The debate over illegal migration continues to polarize public opinion, with Reform UK pushing for more aggressive measures and the Labour Government maintaining that it is making progress in controlling immigration. As the issue remains at the forefront of political discourse, the UK faces a critical crossroads in determining its approach to managing and regulating its borders.

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