#The UK government has deported 43 individuals to Ghana and Nigeria for immigration offenses, including failed asylum seekers and foreign nationals who completed prison sentences. The deportation, carried out under the UK’s “Plan for Change,” aims to strengthen border security and curb irregular migration.
Deportation Details:
– Number of Deportees: 43 individuals were deported, including 15 failed asylum seekers and 11 foreign nationals who completed prison sentences.
– Voluntary Returns: 7 individuals returned to their home countries voluntarily.
– Countries Involved: The exact number of deportees sent to each country was not specified, but the deportations were carried out in collaboration with the governments of Ghana and Nigeria.
Government Response:
– Border Security Minister Angela Eagle: “This flight demonstrates how international partnerships deliver on working people’s priorities for swift returns and secure borders.”
– Baroness Chapman of Darlington: “Working with other countries is critical to tackling irregular migration—by working internationally, we will meet this global challenge.”
Statistics:
– Total Deportations: Since Prime Minister Keir Starmer took office, the UK has conducted two charter deportation flights to Nigeria and Ghana, removing 87 people.
– Increase in Deportations: Over 24,000 people have been removed in the past year, an 11% increase from the previous year. Deportations of foreign national offenders have increased by 16%, with 3,594 criminals removed. Alexander Afriyie