On the recordJune 9, 2026
We do need to go further. We need to make greater use of detention so that people who have got no basis for a claim are not actually admitted into the country.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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thenational.scotWe do need to go further. We need to make greater use of detention so that people who have got no basis for a claim are not actually admitted into the country.
Discussing immigration policy and detention centers.
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