Police Reform White Paper

Debate between Robin Swann and Shabana Mahmood

Monday 26th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Shabana Mahmood]

Just a few days ago, I was out meeting neighbourhood police officers who deal with retail crime in Lambeth; I am sure that either the Minister for Policing or I will avail ourselves of a visit to Reading as well.

[Robin Swann (South Antrim) (UUP)]

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is currently excluded from the counter-terrorism policing grant of about £1 billion a year, which is accessible to GB forces. Now that counter-terrorism is being looked after by the National Police Service, will the Police Service of Northern Ireland be able to access some of that funding?

[Shabana Mahmood]

Again, the Policing Minister met representatives from the Northern Ireland Government. The legal basis for how counter-terror policing works will not change under the new National Police Service, but I will look at what the hon. Gentleman says about funding specifically.

Asylum Policy

Debate between Robin Swann and Shabana Mahmood

Monday 17th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Shabana Mahmood]

My hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I endorse every word that she said.

[Robin Swann (South Antrim) (UUP)]

The common travel area allows movement across the UK, Northern Ireland and to the Republic of Ireland. It has been reported in the Irish media that a UK Home Office official briefed the Irish Department of Justice in regard to what the Home Secretary is bringing forward. Can I ask her what is the Irish Government’s response to the proposals?

[Shabana Mahmood]

I am afraid I do not recognise the briefing the hon. Member refers to.