Nigel Farage LIVE: Reform leader to make huge deportation announcement in speech
Nigel Farage is set to announce plans to deport foreign criminals to free up prison space at a press conference today. The Reform UK leader said returning foreign offenders to their country of origin will lead to 10,400 more jail places.
In his speech, the Clacton MP is expected to say: "If you’re a criminal, we are putting you on notice. In 2029 you have a choice to make, be a law abiding citizen or face serious justice. By deporting 10,400 foreign prisoners, Reform will end the crisis of prison overcrowding.
"There’s no justification for taxpayers funding the lives of criminals who shouldn’t be here in the first place. Many break the law just by entering the UK, then commit further crimes once here - disrespecting our laws, culture, and civility. The only acceptable response is deportation.”
It comes as Reform UK is leading national opinion polls, with the latest YouGov survey putting the insurgent party on 28%.
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