Nigel Farage’s Reform Party Plans to Deport Illegal Immigrants

On Monday, Zia Yusuf, a key figure in the British Reform Party, stated that if they gain power in Westminster, they would deport all illegal immigrants in the UK. This declaration aligns with the party’s stance and the vocal support from its right-leaning supporters, as Yusuf explained in an interview with BBC Radio 4.

“I want to clarify my position; we intend to deport everyone who is in the country illegally—around 1.2 million people,” Yusuf said. His strong statement comes after he briefly resigned from the party only to return two days later, which contrasts the uncertain messages that party leaders have put forth on this topic over the past year.

Nigel Farage, the leader of the Reform Party, often faces criticism for his views. While he acknowledges that illegal immigrants should not stay, he expressed skepticism about the feasibility of deporting such a vast numbers—calling it “politically impossible.”

Back in April, Farage proposed creating a new ministerial position dedicated to overseeing mass deportations if he were to become Prime Minister. He argued that a separate department is essential to counteract bureaucratic obstacles that could impede border control efforts.

The issue remains challenging for party leadership. Recently, Richard Tice, another key leader, criticized a GB News presenter for being overly focused on the deportation issue during an interview, suggesting that while illegal residents must be removed, the process isn’t instantaneous.

Yusuf’s commitment to deport all illegal immigrants comes in light of an alarming report by Professor Matt Goodwin, which forecasts a significant demographic shift in the UK population by 2063. According to the report, individuals with two white parents may become a minority, and a substantial portion of the population could identify as Muslim by the end of the century.

Regarding his stance, Yusuf mentioned that as a Muslim himself, he doesn’t view Islam as a threat to the nation. However, he acknowledged the challenges concerning “two-tier policing,” where different groups seem to receive unequal treatment under the law. He cited that a significant part of intelligence reports involves Muslim extremists, indicating a serious concern about social integration.

Yusuf resigned last week after a parliamentary query about possibly banning the burka, although he claimed that this wasn’t the primary reason for his departure. If he were a member of parliament, he would likely support such a ban.

The Times reports that Yusuf will not return as the party’s chairman but will focus on local reforms and act as the party’s spokesperson, preparing for a potential ministerial role in the future.