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Another Government Plan To Tackle Illegal Migration

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Sep 8, 2025
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Douglas Alexander
Douglas Alexander, the new Secretary of State for Scotland and former Trade Minister, shares insights on the recent UK government reshuffle. He discusses the Home Secretary’s controversial plans to tackle illegal migration, including potential visa suspensions. The political landscape of the Labour Party is examined, especially regarding the upcoming deputy leadership election. They also delve into Scotland's defense investments and the challenges ahead for the SNP. Overall, it's an engaging look at the interplay between policy and leadership in current UK politics.
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INSIGHT

Home Secretary Positioned As Hardline Problem Solver

  • The new Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is being positioned to make quicker progress on illegal migration, including small boats and visa overstayers.
  • Government views her as unflinching and likely to use a broader toolkit to tackle irregular migration.
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Visas As Diplomatic Leverage

  • The government plans to use visa restrictions as leverage against countries that refuse to accept returns of their nationals.
  • Such measures are constrained by diplomatic ties and the practical volume of visas issued to those countries.
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ID Cards Being Seriously Explored

  • Keir Starmer and ministers are actively exploring ID cards as a tool to reduce illegal work and black‑market pull factors.
  • The government hasn't defined whether cards would prove work rights, access to services, or be a mandatory ID for everyone.
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