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How to Fix the UK Immigration Issue in 12 Steps

Immigration is one of the most talked-about issues in the UK. This practical, readable plan sets out 12 clear steps a government could take to manage borders fairly, keep people safe, and ease pressure on communities.

  1. Clear the asylum backlog fast.

    Thousands of people wait years for decisions. Hire more caseworkers, set clear time limits (for example 3–4 months for most cases) and publish weekly progress reports so the public can see real improvement.

  2. End hotel use.

    Hotels are expensive and disruptive. Create purpose-built reception centres with clear time limits and properly fund councils so local services are not overwhelmed.

  3. Crack down on smugglers.

    Tackle organised crime that profits from dangerous crossings: seize assets, freeze accounts, remove online adverts and work closely with France and European partners on arrests and prosecutions.

  4. Allow safe, legal routes.

    Expand humanitarian visas, family reunion schemes and community sponsorship so people have lawful options and are not forced to use smugglers.

  5. Make quick decisions on who can stay — and who can’t.

    If someone clearly qualifies, confirm their status quickly. If someone clearly does not, complete the process and return them safely. Speed reduces costs and uncertainty for everyone.

  6. Let asylum seekers work while they wait.

    Allow people with a reasonable chance of success to work after a short waiting period. This reduces public costs, helps integration, and keeps people out of risky, illegal employment.

  7. Get tough on bad bosses and landlords.

    Increase inspections, raise fines, and ban repeat offenders. Landlords who house people in unsafe conditions should face strong penalties. Protecting workers and renters improves public safety for everyone.

  8. Introduce a secure digital ID system.

    A privacy-protected ID for right-to-work and right-to-rent checks would speed up verifications, reduce errors, and avoid wrongful removals. Strong oversight and safeguards must accompany any digital system.

  9. Regularise long-standing residents.

    A one-off scheme for people who have lived here a long time, who have no serious convictions and who pay taxes or contribute to their communities, would bring many out of the shadows and increase tax receipts.

  10. Build homes and invest in services.

    Housing shortages and overstretched public services create local tensions. A sustained programme of social housebuilding and targeted investment in schools and healthcare eases pressure and benefits everyone.

  11. Sign fair return and readmission deals.

    If people do not qualify to stay, returns must be safe and timely. Work with origin countries to speed up paperwork and create reciprocal arrangements so removals don’t stall for months or years.

  12. Tackle the root causes of forced migration.

    In the long term, conflicts, climate change and economic collapse push people to move. The UK should support climate adaptation overseas, review arms sales and push for fairer trade, all steps that reduce future forced migration.

Public safety matters

A broken immigration system is a safety risk. Criminal gangs profit, crossings remain deadly, and people end up in unsafe jobs or housing. These policies focus on protecting communities by stopping organised criminals, reducing dangerous journeys, and making workplaces and homes safer for everyone.

How this plan works:

Short-term measures (clearing backlogs, ending hoteling) restore competence and reduce harm. Medium-term reforms (work rights, enforcement, housing) remove domestic incentives for illegal work. Long-term changes (foreign policy, development, trade) address why people are forced to move in the first place.

This article is intended as a practical, humane and evidence-led roadmap for policymakers. 

Send it you your MP or if you are from the press contact me for comment or elaboration.

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