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Government condemned for passing “cruel and callous” Illegal Migration Bill

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The highly controversial Illegal Migration Bill is set to become law, leaving advocacy groups terrified of the ramifications it could have on those trying to seek asylum in the UK.

Under the bill, those entering the country via “illegal” routes – such as by crossing the Channel in small boats – will be detained and removed.

Suggested amendments proposed by the House of Lords were scrapped by MPs earlier this week, which included restrictions on sending LGBTQ+ people to countries that may not be safe for them.

Nadia Whittome, Labour MP for Nottingham East, is among those who oppose the legislation in its entirety. “I’m devastated that the Illegal Migration Bill has passed.

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