Shabana Mahmood: “I would not hesitate to impose further measures on other countries refusing to co-operate.”

Those who enter public life do so to serve. Robust debate and criticism are part of the job. Threats, abuse and violence are not.

Robust debate and criticism are part of this job - threats, abuse and violence are not.

Eritrea has had every chance to accept the return of criminals and those with no right to be in the UK. Unlike other countries, it has refused.

My message to the Eritrean government is simple: take back your nationals or face a complete ban on your citizens entering the UK.