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Migrants arriving illegally in small boats and in lorries to be refused British citizenship

The UK government has announced that migrants who enter the country illegally, either by small boats across the Channel or hidden in lorries, will be barred from ever obtaining British citizenship or settling in the UK. This policy, part of the Nationality and Borders Bill, aims to deter illegal entries by making the consequences of such actions more severe. Home Secretary Priti Patel emphasized that this measure would ensure that those who break into the UK cannot stay permanently. The legislation also includes provisions for the Home Office to refuse citizenship applications from individuals who have previously entered the country unlawfully, even if they have since regularized their status. This move has sparked debate, with critics arguing it could lead to statelessness and does not address the root causes of migration.

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[ https://news.sky.com/story/migrants-arriving-illegally-in-small-boats-and-in-lorries-to-be-refused-british-citizenship-13307732 ]