PM criticizes judge's decision
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to shut a "legal loophole" that allowed a Gaza family to remain in Britain under a refugee scheme meant for Ukrainians. The Labour leader criticized the decision made by a judge that permitted the six Palestinians to stay in the country.
Government should make immigration policy
During PMQs, Sir Keir expressed his disagreement with the ruling and emphasized that it should be the Government, not the judiciary, that sets immigration policy. He called for the loophole to be closed, stating, "It should be Parliament that makes the rules on immigration."
Previous government's role
Sir Keir highlighted that the decision allowing the Gaza family to stay was made under the previous Tory government's legal framework. He pointed out that the Home Secretary is already looking into closing the loophole that enabled the ruling.
Outrage over the decision
Politicians expressed outrage over the case, where a mother, father, and their four children were permitted to stay in the UK under the Ukraine Family Scheme. The Home Office initially rejected their application but an immigration tribunal ruled in favor of the family, citing their right to a family life under the European Court of Human Rights.
