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Shadow Minister Slams Job Ad for Migrants in Detention

9/12/2025

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Chris Philp, shadow home secretary, criticized a job advert aimed at teaching skills to migrants in an immigration removal centre, deeming it absurd.
He argued that these individuals should be swiftly deported rather than assisted with marriage.
The advert raised concerns about taxpayer money being allocated for such roles.
Home Office guidance permits detained migrants to marry if no legal barriers exist.
Plans are underway to increase removal centre capacity from 2,500 to 3,500, with new centres opening in Hampshire.

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Chris Philp, shadow home secretary, criticized a job advert aimed at teaching skills to migrants in an immigration removal centre, deeming it absurd.
He argued that these individuals should be swiftly deported rather than assisted with marriage.
The advert raised concerns about taxpayer money being allocated for such roles.
Home Office guidance permits detained migrants to marry if no legal barriers exist.
Plans are underway to increase removal centre capacity from 2,500 to 3,500, with new centres opening in Hampshire.