Shabana Mahmood

My thanks to @terrorismpolice for their swift work in apprehending a boy who allegedly planned to target two mosques in south London. It is deeply unsettling to see someone so young charged with of...

Today, MPs backed a Bill that makes our asylum system fairer: fairer for genuine refugees, and fairer for local communities This new Bill ensures protections are in place for genuine refugees, whi...

Ann Widdecombe was fearless and forthright. She was a devoted public servant, the likes of whom we will rarely, if ever, see again. The circumstances of Ann's murder are extremely distressing. Th...

This weekend's Ijtima in Barham was due to be attended by over 10,000 Muslims. Instead, it ended early after a credible extreme right-wing terrorism-related threat to the lives of those present. ...

.@TerrorismPolice are leading an investigation into a credible threat to those attending the UK Ijtima festival this weekend. I thank Suffolk Police, Counter Terrorism Policing, and the organiser...

This morning I have spoken to the head of @TerrorismPolice. Following new information and evidence, they are now leading on the investigation into the horrific murder of Ann Widdecombe. The police...

I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Ann Widdecombe. The circumstances of her death are extremely distressing and my thoughts are with Ann's family and loved ones. Ann's dedication to pub...

The Police Bravery Awards are a day to celebrate acts of heroism that would otherwise go unheralded. A day to say what is too rarely said: thank you. From the dangers officers face to the sacri...

Abuse of the asylum system is eroding people's support for providing asylum at all. I believe we must continue to protect those in need, now and for generations to come. But to do so, we must r...

The Southport Inquiry identified fundamental failings that resulted in the senseless killing of three young girls and violent attacks on others. We owe it to the victims to right these wrongs. Si...

Those with a legitimate claim will get their hearing. Those who have no right to remain in this country, and are abusing the system, will be swiftly removed. https://t.co/K4ESNe32iW

The cost of asylum accommodation on the British taxpayer is too high. Once people can contribute and repay the generosity of the British people, we expect them to do so. https://t.co/TBn8XRj9VG

To restore public support for our asylum system, we must bear down on abuse https://t.co/qtbtLD4xUY

My goal is simple: to ensure we have an asylum system not just today, but for generations to come. https://t.co/TOKW2g1MYk

Britain has always offered sanctuary to those fleeing war and persecution. https://t.co/MFjIjbiWN6

It is only right that we ask for a contribution in return for our generosity.

Keir Starmer led our party from the brink, back to power. He won a landslide victory, which few in our party's history have done before. That achievement will never be forgotten. In office, he put ...

I am horrified by news of the attack in Edinburgh. I am grateful to the police and emergency services for their bravery in apprehending the suspect and for their speedy response in attending to t...

The threat from terrorism is growing and we face foreign powers acting with greater hostility than we have seen at any time since the Cold War. The State Threats Bill will equip those who protect ...

Today marks 10 years since the murder of Jo Cox. My thoughts today are with her beautiful family and her many friends. I remember Jo as a fearless campaigner, and a passionate voice for the peopl...