The Labour government has been kicking foreign criminals out of the UK faster than the Tories ever managed, according to new figures. Since the election, over 2,925 foreign offenders have been deported—up 21% compared to the same time last year. The Home Office isn’t mincing its words either. A spokesman said: “Foreign nationals who commit crimes should be in no doubt that we will do everything possible… to make sure they are not free on Britain’s streets.”
But behind the tough talk, it’s not all smooth sailing. Deportations are still hitting roadblocks thanks to legal appeals. One Albanian cannabis grower managed to dodge removal after serving three years inside—judges decided kicking him out would be unfair to his daughter, who needed a male role model.
