Nigel Farage pledges deportation of foreign prisoners in UK

Nigel Farage, the former leader of the Brexit‑focused Reform UK party, announced on Thursday that his party will push for the automatic deportation of non‑British nationals convicted of serious crimes and serving sentences in UK prisons. Speaking at a press conference in London, Farage said the proposal aims to “protect British communities” and deter foreign offenders from exploiting the UK’s criminal‑justice system. He outlined a plan that would require the Home Office to review the immigration status of all inmates serving sentences longer than 12 months and to initiate removal proceedings for those found to have breached immigration laws.

The proposal has drawn criticism from human‑rights groups and legal experts, who warn that blanket deportation could breach international obligations and undermine due‑process safeguards. The Home Office has indicated that any changes would need to be compatible with existing legislation, including the European Convention on Human Rights, and would likely require parliamentary approval. As the debate unfolds, policymakers are expected to examine the potential impact on prison management, diplomatic relations with source countries, and the broader immigration agenda championed by Farage’s party.