Immigration is one of the defining issues of our time. The British public rightly expect a system that is fair, firm, and properly enforced, one that welcomes those who contribute, protects genuine refugees, and prevents illegal entry and abuse.
For too long, illegal migration has overwhelmed our system, stretched public services, and undermined confidence in the rule of law.
The Conservative Party is committed to restoring control of our borders and delivering a system that works for everyone, including the communities here in Hemel Hempstead, Bovingdon, Chipperfield and Flaunden.
Ending Illegal Immigration
We have set out a clear and serious plan to end illegal immigration and stop dangerous crossings. Central to this is a firm commitment that those who enter the UK illegally should not be able to claim asylum, breaking the business model of criminal gangs who profit from human misery.
- We will ensure that new illegal arrivals are swiftly removed, with a strengthened removals system capable of returning up to 150,000 people per year.
- Those who commit crimes while in the UK will face automatic deportation, keeping our communities safer.
Restoring Democratic Control Over Immigration Law
A key part of restoring control of our borders is ensuring that UK immigration policy is made in the UK, by the UK Parliament.
That is why the next Conservative Government will leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the European Convention on Action against Trafficking (ECAT), and repeal the Human Rights Act.
These frameworks have increasingly been used to frustrate removals, block deportations, and allow last-minute legal challenges that undermine enforcement.
We will ensure that human rights protections are applied sensibly and proportionately, without allowing the system to be exploited by those who enter the country illegally or by criminal gangs. Restoring parliamentary sovereignty in this area is essential if border control is to be effective, credible, and fair.
Restoring Control and Accountability
A major barrier to effective immigration control has been the excessive use of legal challenges, judicial reviews, and endless appeals.
Our reforms will streamline the system, ending abuse of legal processes while preserving genuine protections for those who need them.
We will also restore democratic accountability over our immigration system, ensuring decisions are made by elected representatives, not blocked indefinitely by foreign courts or legal loopholes.
International Cooperation and Returns Agreements
Tackling illegal immigration requires international leadership.
A Conservative government will pursue robust returns agreements, backed by visa sanctions where necessary, to ensure countries cooperate in taking back their nationals.
We will also work closely with our allies to disrupt trafficking networks, strengthen border controls across Europe, and prevent dangerous journeys before they begin.
A System That Is Fair, Firm, and Compassionate
The Conservative approach is clear:
- Compassion for genuine refugees fleeing persecution
- Fairness for those who follow the rules
- Firmness against illegal entry and criminal exploitation
By restoring control, we protect public confidence, ease pressure on housing, healthcare and local services, and ensure migration works for the benefit of the whole country, including residents here in Hemel and the villages.
Delivering for Hemel Hempstead
Residents like you deserve safe streets, strong public services, and an immigration system that is effective and controlled.
That is why the Hemel Conservatives fully support this bold and necessary plan to secure our borders.
Only the Conservative Party has a credible, deliverable strategy to fix our broken system, stop illegal immigration, and restore trust.
