Key Details:
A recent report has unveiled that up to 585,000 individuals in London are living in the UK without legal status, sparking outrage and calls for action.
Study Findings:
The study, commissioned by Thames Water and disclosed by the Telegraph under freedom of information laws, estimates that over one million illegal migrants currently reside in Britain, with a significant portion concentrated in London.
Concerns and Reactions:
Nigel Farage has criticized the situation, blaming political figures like Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Sadiq Khan for the ongoing issue of illegal immigration in the capital. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp emphasized the need for increased deportations of illegal immigrants to address the problem.
Government Response:
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has stated that deportation efforts have been intensified since she assumed office in July, with 16,400 illegal migrants already removed in the past six months – the highest number in five years.
Nigel Farage has expressed his disapproval of the alarming statistics, calling for immediate action to tackle the issue.
