Kerry McCarthy

Kerry McCarthy

Labour — Bristol East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 25 February 2026

Debate

Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual Nationals

Contribution

I was contacted in the early hours of this morning by two constituents who became proud British citizens in December. They did not have time to apply for British passports—they are from other EU countries with passports from there—because they were off on an extended honeymoon in south-east Asia. They now feel that they cannot get back into the UK from their honeymoon. They are absolutely stranded. I can pass on the details of the case to the Minister’s officials, but what would he advise? My constituents need to get back into this country as soon as possible. They should not have to pay a fortune for the privilege.

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