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Debate between Steve Yemm and Jess Phillips
Monday 7th July 2025

(3 weeks, 4 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Steve Yemm Portrait Steve Yemm (Mansfield) (Lab)
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T10. To what extent does the Minister agree that reform of the European convention on human rights, which can block us from deporting some foreign criminals, including paedophiles, should be a priority for the Government?

Jess Phillips Portrait Jess Phillips
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right that it should be for Parliament and the Government to decide who has a right to remain in our country. As set out in our immigration White Paper, we intend to clarify these issues and the application of article 8 rights in the UK.