Political Quotes

Shabana Mahmood

The Public Record

Jul 1, 2026

We have already reduced asylum costs by £1bn, but it is also right that we ask those who can contribute to do so.

thenational.scot
Jul 1, 2026

My goal is simple: to ensure we have an asylum system not just today, but for generations to come.

independent.co.uk
Jun 30, 2026

Receiving asylum support is a right, but it is also a responsibility. Once people can contribute and repay the generosity of the British people, we expect them to do so.

mirror.co.uk
Jun 30, 2026

The cost of asylum accommodation on the British taxpayer is too high. We have already reduced asylum costs by £1billion, but it is also right that we ask those who can contribute to do so.

mirror.co.uk
Jun 30, 2026

Once people can contribute and repay the generosity of the British people, we expect them to do so.

bbc.co.uk
Jun 30, 2026

Asylum support is a right, but it is also a responsibility.

bbc.co.uk
Jun 29, 2026

Our new appeals body will ensure claims are heard swiftly and fairly. Those with a legitimate claim will get their hearing. Those who have no right to remain in this country, and are abusing the system, will be swiftly removed.

mirror.co.uk
Jun 29, 2026

Today, our appeals tribunal is overwhelmed. As a result, people are gaming the system, lodging vexatious appeals to frustrate their removal.

mirror.co.uk
Jun 29, 2026

Those who have no right to remain in this country, and are abusing the system, will be swiftly removed.

thenational.scot
Jun 27, 2026

I will open new legal routes for genuine refugees, while closing loopholes that have been too often abused. My goal is simple: to ensure we have an asylum system not just today but for generations to come.

theguardian.com
Jun 27, 2026

Britain has always offered sanctuary to those fleeing war and persecution.

bbc.co.uk
Jun 27, 2026

But this system only survives if the public trusts that it is fair, controlled, and not open to abuse.

bbc.co.uk
Jun 26, 2026

The unprecedented number of people arriving in the UK demands an answer from the government.

bbc.co.uk
Jun 21, 2026

There is no place for hatred and violence against Muslims. I know it is not who we are as a country.

thenational.scot
Jun 15, 2026

this decision does not affect lawful protest in support of the Palestinian cause, which remains a fundamental democratic right

independent.co.uk
Jun 15, 2026

There is a difference between supporting Palestine and supporting a proscribed terrorist group.

theguardian.com
Jun 13, 2026

We are not prepared to tolerate it.

bbc.com
Jun 13, 2026

This type of criminality makes people lose faith, not just in their local area but in democracy.

bbc.com
Jun 11, 2026

I understand public feeling and I am frustrated at seeing people who are getting away with breaking our laws.

bbc.com
Jun 10, 2026

But I will go further – introducing new laws to close these shops for good and put criminal bosses behind bars.

mirror.co.uk
Jun 10, 2026

I believe the latest measures represented a "game-changing national crackdown".

bbc.com
Jun 10, 2026

This type of criminality "makes people lose faith, not just in their local area but in democracy, in what our country is, and we can't let that happen".

bbc.com
Jun 10, 2026

High streets across the country have been hijacked by criminal gangs operating in plain sight – running vape stories, dodgy barbers, and nail salons to launder their dirty money.

mirror.co.uk
Jun 10, 2026

I have launched a nationwide crackdown to raid and close thousands of illegal businesses, arrest bosses and seize their dirty cash.

mirror.co.uk
Jun 10, 2026

The government was "not prepared to tolerate it".

bbc.com

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