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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jabed Ahmed

How many illegal migrants are there in the UK?

The government has toughened up guidance for refugees, making it more difficult for those who arrive here in small boats across the Channel to obtain citizenship.

The Home Office’s good character guidance now states that an applicant will “normally” be refused citizenship if they entered the UK illegally – no matter how long they have lived in the UK.

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