Since the last election, over 35,000 individuals have been returned, contributing to the decrease in asylum hotels from their peak to just over 200.

The government has successfully reduced the number of asylum hotels from a peak of 400 to just over 200, aiming to close all hotels in line with its manifesto commitments by processing cases more swiftly and increasing returns of those without the right to stay.

Efforts to combat illegal immigration include disrupting criminal gangs involved in human trafficking through new legislation, increased arrests, and enhanced intelligence sharing with other countries, alongside speeding up asylum processing.

The Immigration Minister dismissed Reform's plans to deport 600,000 people, which involved deals with the Taliban and Iran, labeling them as 'gimmicks' lacking factual basis.

The government emphasizes its focus on returning individuals to safe countries, including agreements with France and other nations, as part of its strategy to manage immigration effectively.

These measures are considered more effective than previous efforts in disrupting criminal networks and strengthening border control.

The strategy includes signing return agreements with countries like Iraq, France, and Vietnam to facilitate the removal of those without legal rights to stay, alongside legislative efforts to improve intelligence sharing and crack down on criminal gangs.

Reform's plans, such as proposals to deport women and children, have unraveled quickly, with the party retracting some of its proposals shortly after announcement, and Malhotra criticizing these plans as inconsistent.