Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled a new policy aimed at deporting up to 600,000 individuals residing illegally in Britain, should the party gain government power. The proposal forms part of the party’s broader immigration stance focused on reducing unauthorized entries and strengthening border controls.
Farage indicated that the plan includes financial incentives to send countries such as Afghanistan funds that would support their own citizens and facilitate voluntary returns. He argued that this approach could help manage the migration crisis more effectively by encouraging migrants to depart voluntarily.
The announcement comes amid ongoing debates within the UK about immigration policy, integration, and border security. Critics of Farage’s plans have expressed concerns about the feasibility and ethical implications of mass deportations, while supporters see it as a bold step toward controlling irregular migration.
Reform UK has yet to specify detailed implementation strategies or clarify how the deportation process would be conducted legally and humanely. The party’s proposal reflects a hardline stance on immigration ahead of upcoming political discussions and potential election campaigns.