On the recordJuly 1, 2026
This precise scheme was proposed by us in an amendment to the Immigration Bill last year, which Labour blocked.
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Chris Philp
Conservative Party
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bbc.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Shadow home secretary on Labour's previous actions.
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