Shabana Mahmood: “Those who have no right to remain in this country, and are abusing the system, will be swiftly removed.”

I will leave no stone unturned to keep our country safe.

The police have cautioned against speculating about the case. That is the right thing to do for Ann’s family and friends.

To do so, I believe we must restore fairness to our asylum system, fairness both to those who are fleeing war and persecution, and also fairness towards those communities already here who bear the burden of supporting them.

The Court of Appeal's judgment upholds the proscription of Palestine Action and we will robustly defend this appeal at the UK Supreme Court.