Alex Norris
The Public Record
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August 23, 2026
those who step outside the boundaries can be quickly identified and face being sent back to prison
— Alex Norris
Were we not to make these changes, then we would run out of prison places in this October or November. I know that’s difficult. I know that’s created harm, and it’s not Lissie Harper’s fault, and I’m sorry that she’s been put into this…
It's a very visible reminder, both of the dangerous nature of those crossings, also of the blind indifference that human traffickers have for life on those boats... I'm pleased with the work that we're doing with France. That's reduced…
I'm pleased with the work that we're doing with France. That's reduced 46,000 preventions already this year. We are seeing some positive steps forward... but we've got to keep doing that work to dissuade people from making those dangerous…
I know that’s difficult. I know that’s created harm, and it’s not Lissie Harper’s fault, and I’m sorry that she’s been put into this situation as a result, I genuinely am.
This government is cracking down on the ruthless gangs behind organised immigration crime, driving a major 74% surge in arrests and putting more criminals behind bars where they belong.
We will push very heavily for the movement of people to be given precedence over compliance with the checks.
We are moving asylum seekers into ex-military sites that are a far cry from the hotels the last government left us with.
We promised to close every asylum hotel and hand them back to communities, and that is exactly what we are doing.
Today’s sentencing sends a clear message: criminal gangs who exploit vulnerable people and threaten our border security will be stopped and brought to justice.
adult migrants "making false age claims have exploited the system and diverted vital support away from children at risk".





