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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

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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