The UK government has deported 43 individuals, including failed asylum seekers and convicted foreign offenders, as part of its initiative to enhance border security through international collaboration. This deportation flight is part of the government’s “Plan for Change,” which aims to restore integrity to the immigration system.
Among those removed were 15 failed asylum seekers and 11 foreign national offenders who had completed their prison sentences. Additionally, seven individuals chose to leave voluntarily. This flight marks the second to Nigeria and Ghana since the last election, bringing the total number of deportees to 87. Since the current government took office, over 24,000 people have been deported, reflecting an 11% increase from the previous year. Deportations of foreign offenders have risen by 16%, with 3,594 criminals removed from the UK.
Angela Eagle, the Minister for Border Security, emphasized the importance of international partnerships in managing immigration effectively and thanked the governments of Ghana and Nigeria for their cooperation. Baroness Chapman of Darlington highlighted the significance of global collaboration in tackling irregular migration and reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to securing its borders.
