Katie Lam

Katie Lam

Conservative — Weald of Kent

Speaking in the House of Commons on 9 February 2026

Debate

Illegal Migrants: Pull Factors

Contribution

Last week, The Times reported that companies and company directors who have previously abused the work visa system have been allowed to continue sponsoring visas, despite the Government’s promise of a clampdown. One social care business has been able to sponsor 116 visas, despite being caught hiring illegally. As the Home Secretary just said herself, being able to work here illegally is one of the greatest pull factors, so what message does she think this sends to companies that break the rules?

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