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Politics · 6 August 2026

Reform UK spokesman proposes 'new' illegal working law that already exists

Reform UK spokesman proposes 'new' illegal working law that already exists

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Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's home affairs spokesman, proposed a "Deliveroo Law" on Thursday to stop firms employing immigrants illegally. He stated company directors could be jailed for up to five years for systemic illegal working or neglecting right-to-work checks. However, the government website and Home Office confirm these penalties already exist for bosses who break the law.

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