The figures show that 18,987 people have been returned to countries across Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa since July 2024, including foreign criminals and those ineligible for asylum.
The Home Office reports a 24 per cent rise in returns between July 5, 2024, and January 31, 2025, compared with 4,089 forced returns in the previous 12 months.
The department attributes this surge to the “major escalation in immigration enforcement,” including redeploying 1,000 staff to focus on immigration enforcement since taking office.
Figures released by the UK Government show about 19,000 illegal migrants have been removed from the country since the Labour Party took power.
How many people has the Labour Government deported since the 2024 general election?
