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Lewisham Council to Block Health Data for Immigration Raids

7/15/2026

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Lewisham council will vote Wednesday to block sharing environmental health data with Home Office immigration raids.
Council says ban protects restaurant workers after a Home Office official requested data for joint visits.
Immigration raids have risen 77% in businesses and 83% in arrests since the 2024 election.
Greens hold 40 of 54 seats, making passage likely.
The council will review contracts such as St Mungo’s that have previously shared migrant data.

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Lewisham council will vote Wednesday to block sharing environmental health data with Home Office immigration raids.
Council says ban protects restaurant workers after a Home Office official requested data for joint visits.
Immigration raids have risen 77% in businesses and 83% in arrests since the 2024 election.
Greens hold 40 of 54 seats, making passage likely.
The council will review contracts such as St Mungo’s that have previously shared migrant data.