Shabana Mahmood: “It is also vital that the police are given the space they need to carry out their work.”

The public rightly expect us to control who and what enter this country. It is one of the most fundamental duties of the state and remains a top priority for me and the government I serve in.

MI5 plays a critical role in keeping our country, and the public, safe. I am deeply grateful for the commitment and dedication of its staff. However, given the significance of its responsibilities, it is imperative that the Service…

Instead, a fair asylum system must be grounded in controlled, safe and legal asylum.

This surge in enforcement activity takes us to the highest level in British history. Illegal workers and rogue employers have nowhere to hide.