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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Jujemay Awit

Rupert Lowe Calls for Immigration Ban on 5 Countries Including Pakistan on Independence Day

Pakistan celebrates its 79th Independence Day on 14 August 2026 (Credit: Muhammad Khawar Nazir/Pexels)

As Pakistan celebrated its 79th Independence Day, a controversial statement from Rupert Lowe drew sharp attention in Britain. In a tweet, the MP for Great Yarmouth called for a ban on immigration from Pakistan and four other nations, framing it as part of his party's broader agenda.

He declared: 'We must start to normalise the idea of entirely banning immigration into Britain from certain countries.' He went on to list Sudan, Somalia, Pakistan, Eritrea and Afghanistan, adding: 'A full Restore Britain policy document is being worked on.'

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