British citizenship of six million people could be threatened by Home Office plans

Exclusive: British citizenship of six million people could be jeopardised by the Home Office Nationality and Borders Bill. Two in five people in England and Wales from an ethnic minority background could become eligible to be deprived of their citizen status without warning.

New Statesman analysis of data from the Office for National Statistics also finds that two in every five people from non-white ethnic minorities (41 per cent) are likely to be eligible for deprivation of citizenship, compared with just one in 20 people categorised as white (5 per cent).

Despite expansions in this area in 2014, the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill could extend the governments powers to strip people of citizenship further still. Clause nine of the draft bill states that the government does not need to notify those deprived of their citizenship if it does not have their contact details, or if it is “for any other reason” not “reasonably practicable” to do so. It also states that notice should not be given if it is “in the public interest” not to do so.

Video features Ben van der Merwe, Chai Patel and Frances Webber.

Video edited by Phil Clarke Hill.

[cynthiamorris]

If they are criminals and traitors to this country, so be it. They should take responsibility for their actions.

[arthurmullard]

Good.
If they have broke the laws of the land remove them.

[timbucktoo]

Good, now deport anyone that is a menace to British society if able to do so. Good move from the government. FYI I live in the UK as a foreigner.

[derekburnett]

I'm a hundred percent english and I still feel like a second class citizen in my own country

[krisradjpaul]

It’s away of getting rid of repeat offenders. I think it’s a good idea.

[Burbery]

How about Priti Patel? Will her british nationality be removed?

[johnridgeway]

I'm ok with that bill. The country's overloaded.

[elitet]

104 people being stripped is not enough. Anyone from abroad that was given a British passport and they commit a crime should automatically have those passports revoked and themselves deported.

[Tomara]

What about Sajid, Priti, Rishi, Alock Sharma and Kwasi Kwatang and lets not forget Bojo Kamal born in America ?

[tomastan]

I do not think this bill is racist and as an immigrant who has worked hard for this country, i am all for it. It us about time we can deport unwanted citizens who cause harm to this country and our people, better without right of appealed if convicted.

[RaGodEgypt]

Is a good thing that they are finally taking care of the Indigenous peoples of the UK. 🇬🇧👏 This is not about being white, brown, black etc. This is about protecting the original natives.

[ssbN]

Born and raised here, worked hard and paid into the system, integrated and now I've got this hanging over my neck, thanks.

[claudetteearle]

Sajid Javid and Priti Patel- who are these people?

[shefakhaliq]

In that case Ms Priti Patel's citizenship should be removed first.

[borisselbstadler]

I like how the government talks about "public interest" as if they actually ask our opinion on these matters.

[PhillyKid]

I've always seen myself as a 2nd class citizen in this country, it's just crazy the fact the government has made it law now 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

[apocock]

At this point the way things are going in this county people might start giving up their citizenship voluntarily

[Aprilforevergreen]

That would also apply to the current Home Secretary and the chancellor of the Exchequer, and many others in government.

[tantrumgamer]

Absolutely disgusting!!! Priti Patel must be sacked. This government should be ashamed for this evil act.

[hildaelson]

Then Sunak himself should be stripped of his citizenship? And half the cabinet? What bs.