Labour government says more people working illegally are being arrested and deported – UK politics live
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Key context: <p>More than double number of arrests made since 2024 compared with previous two-year period</p><p>Home office minister <strong>Anna Turley</strong> has responded to a report that <strong>Andy Burnham</strong> is <strong>“too blokey”</strong> on social media because of his references to football and downing pints at the pub.</p><p>The Times reported that a No 10 team had advised the prime minister to tone down his “blokeish” videos online that attempts to appeal to a wider audience.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2026/aug/07/labour-government-people-working-illegally-arrested-deported-uk-andy-burnham-politics-latest">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
More than double number of arrests made since 2024 compared with previous two-year periodHome office minister Anna Turley has responded to a report that Andy Burnham is “too blokey” on social media because of his references to football and downing pints at the pub.The Times reported that a No 10 team had advised the prime minister to tone down his “blokeish” videos online that attempts to appeal to a wider audience. Continue reading...
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