Shabana Mahmood takes unprecedented action in migration crackdown as Labour copies Donald Trump policy
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood imposes visa restrictions on Democratic Republic of Congo for refusing to take back criminals and illegal migrants.
In a historic first, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has imposed visa restrictions on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after it refused to accept the return of its nationals who are criminals and illegal migrants in the UK. The unprecedented move, announced on December 28, 2025, marks the first time a country has faced visa sanctions under Labour's new hardline migration policy, mirroring similar actions taken by former US President Donald Trump. The DRC has consistently refused to cooperate with UK deportation efforts, leaving hundreds of Congolese nationals in immigration detention. Mahmood stated the government will 'do whatever it takes to protect our borders' and warned other countries that fail to cooperate with returns could face similar restrictions. The decision comes amid ongoing pressure on the Labour government to address illegal immigration and strengthen border security.
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