That this House reaffirms that the first duty of government is the defence of the realm, including the safeguarding of the public purse and the integrity of the social contract; notes that the United Kingdom has long chosen to offer safety and shelter to those seeking refuge and opportunity, but that such provision is a voluntary act of national generosity rather than an unconditional entitlement; believes that those who consistently take more from the country than they contribute, who break the law, who make little or no effort to integrate, or who actively undermine this country’s norms and values, breach that social contract; and calls on the Government to review the legal and policy framework relating to asylum, deportation, and removals in order to ensure that it robustly protects the public interest and upholds the expectations placed upon all who reside in this country.
