Backlash over ‘spiteful’ move to block small boat refugees from ever claiming British citizenship – UK politics live Stella Creasy says Home Office decision ‘erects more barriers’ to refugees integrating and contributing to communities in UK.
During the debate Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said one reason why the Conservatives were opposed to the bill was because it repealed section 32 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 which “prevents people who enter the country illegally from gaining citizenship”.
The British public want refugees who have been given safety in our country to integrate into and contribute to their new communities, so it makes no sense for the government to erect more barriers.
We know that men women and children who are refugees want to feel part of the country that has given them a home, and support to rebuild their lives.
So many refugees over many generations have become proud hard working British citizens as doctors, entrepreneurs and other professionals.
