Shabana Mahmood

I will leave no stone unturned to keep our country safe.

It has been settled government policy since last summer, in fact, that the qualifying period will rise from five years to ten.

I can confirm to the House that this man was not known to Prevent.

Politics is a calling for those of us here, but it should not be a dangerous one.

Iran and Russia are using proxies and thugs to do their dirty work on our shores.

This act gives the police and intelligence agencies the tools they need to pursue foreign powers and their proxies, and better protect our communities, institutions, and democratic values.

Under these new powers, we’re going further to dismantle and deter hostile activity.

Keeping our country and communities safe is the first duty of any government. That’s why we’ve taken decisive action to deal with the growing threat posed by aggressive foreign states.

I urge everyone to avoid speculation and allow the police investigation to progress.

Ann’s dedication to public service was decades long, and she was a true servant of her constituents.

These are important steps – and they will make a difference. But we know we must go further.

We have already taken action to strengthen our response in several areas, including Prevent, online safety and knife crime.

We are absolutely clear that where foreign nationals commit offences in the UK we will do everything in our power to remove them.

The Southport Inquiry identified fundamental failings, across many of our public services, in the years leading up to July 2024. These devastating failures led to the senseless killing of three young girls and violent attacks on others.

I am clear that the Inquiry must act as a turning point. In honour of the victims, their families and all affected, meaningful change must now follow.

We owe it to them to right these wrongs.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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