Starmer ‘angry’ about illegal migration as he reveals 24,000 deportations under Labour
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24,000 migrants deported since Labour took office
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has revealed that 24,000 deportations have occurred under Labour since the general election in July 2024.
- Speaking at a summit of 40 world leaders, Sir Keir said returns of illegal immigrants to their home countries under Labour were running at their fastest for eight years.
- He announced £33m in funding for international efforts to combat smuggling gangs.
- Sir Keir framed his approach to Illegal immigration as compassionate and progressive, emphasising the exploitation of vulnerable people by criminal networks.
- Labour’s 24,000 returns would have taken 80 years under the deportation scheme pursued by the Conservatives’ Rishi Sunak, he said.