MP Rupert Lowe has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) in the House of Commons, calling on the Government to implement a mass deportation strategy for illegal migrants residing in the United Kingdom.
The motion, titled “Mass deportation of illegal migrants”, expresses concern about what it describes as the “continued presence of over one million illegal migrants in the United Kingdom.”
It argues that illegal entry is a breach of national law, undermines the UK’s immigration system, and imposes significant financial burdens on the taxpayer.
The full text of the EDM reads:
“That this House expresses grave concern at the continued presence of over one million illegal migrants in the United Kingdom; notes that illegal entry into the country represents a clear breach of national law and undermines the integrity of the UK’s immigration system; further notes the considerable cost to the taxpayer in housing, processing and supporting individuals with no legal right to remain in the UK; recognises the growing public demand for decisive and consistent enforcement of immigration laws; and therefore urges the Government to implement a comprehensive national strategy to identify, detain, and deport all individuals found to be residing in the United Kingdom illegally, and to ensure that such policies are backed by the necessary legislative, diplomatic, logistical and financial resources to restore confidence in the rule of law and the security of our borders.”
An Early Day Motion is a formal proposal submitted by a Member of Parliament for debate in the Commons. While EDMs are rarely debated on the floor of the House, they are often used to draw attention to specific issues or causes and to demonstrate levels of parliamentary support. Other MPs can sign the motion to show their backing.
All MPs have been emailed details of the motion, and they may choose to add their names to it.
Mr Lowe shared the motion on social media, stating: “I hope to receive cross-party backing. Let’s see…”
The proposal comes amid ongoing debates about immigration policy and border control, with public and political opinion divided over how best to manage illegal migration in the UK.
The motion does not carry legal authority but can influence discussion within Parliament or signal support for future legislative efforts.
In the current crop of MPs (or any crop of recent times), I suspect the support will be in single digits.
Which is why Reform is popular. MPs do not represent the views of the people.