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Shabana Mahmood MP

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Shabana Mahmood MP

@ShabanaMahmood

Home Secretary | Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood

Birmingham Ladywood

Joined November 2011

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I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Ann Widdecombe. The circumstances of her death are extremely distressing and my thoughts are with Ann's family and loved ones. Ann's dedication to public service was decades long, and she was a true servant of her constituents. I
Shabana Mahmood MP
@ShabanaMahmood
Jul 9
The Police Bravery Awards are a day to celebrate acts of heroism that would otherwise go unheralded. A day to say what is too rarely said: thank you. From the dangers officers face to the sacrifices they and their families make, thank you for all you do to keep us safe.
Shabana Mahmood MP
@ShabanaMahmood
Jul 4
Abuse of the asylum system is eroding people's support for providing asylum at all. I believe we must continue to protect those in need, now and for generations to come. But to do so, we must restore order to our borders.
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Shabana Mahmood MP
@ShabanaMahmood
Jul 2
The Southport Inquiry identified fundamental failings that resulted in the senseless killing of three young girls and violent attacks on others. We owe it to the victims to right these wrongs. Sir Adrian’s recommendations for central government have been accepted in full.
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Home Office
@ukhomeoffice
Jul 1
We are setting up a new independent appeals body to: ➡️ Speed up appeals ➡️ Increase returns New reforms will ensure the system works for genuine asylum seekers and the British public.
Shabana Mahmood MP
@ShabanaMahmood
Jul 1
Those with a legitimate claim will get their hearing. Those who have no right to remain in this country, and are abusing the system, will be swiftly removed.
Shabana Mahmood MP
@ShabanaMahmood
Jul 1
The cost of asylum accommodation on the British taxpayer is too high. Once people can contribute and repay the generosity of the British people, we expect them to do so.
Shabana Mahmood MP
@ShabanaMahmood
Jun 30
To restore public support for our asylum system, we must bear down on abuse
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Home Office
@ukhomeoffice
Jun 30
Home Secretary @ShabanaMahmood will be granted the power to determine how much refugees must pay back for their housing and financial support. The amount can be adjusted to ensure fairness to taxpayers and that migrants aren't forced into destitution.
Shabana Mahmood MP
@ShabanaMahmood
Jun 30
My goal is simple: to ensure we have an asylum system not just today, but for generations to come.
Shabana Mahmood MP
@ShabanaMahmood
Jun 30
Britain has always offered sanctuary to those fleeing war and persecution.
Shabana Mahmood MP
@ShabanaMahmood
Jun 30
It is only right that we ask for a contribution in return for our generosity.
Politics UK
@PolitlcsUK
Jun 29
🚨 NEW: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood exclusively tells Politics UK that asylum seekers will "repay this country's generosity" by paying back their asylum support
Shabana Mahmood MP
@ShabanaMahmood
Jun 22
Keir Starmer led our party from the brink, back to power. He won a landslide victory, which few in our party's history have done before. That achievement will never be forgotten. In office, he put us on the path to the change we promised at the last election. A devoted and
Shabana Mahmood MP
@ShabanaMahmood
Jun 20
I am horrified by news of the attack in Edinburgh. I am grateful to the police and emergency services for their bravery in apprehending the suspect and for their speedy response in attending to the victims. The suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. There is