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On the recordJuly 14, 2026
Our amendment will provide the home secretary with a new power to disapply Section 7 of the Immigration Act 1971 for serious criminals.
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Shabana Mahmood
Labour Party

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Detailing the proposed amendment to the Immigration Bill.

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