In a dramatic scene in the House of Commons, Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy launched a scathing attack on the government's handling of a sensitive deportation case involving an Algerian national with serious health concerns.
The Labour MP's voice echoed through the chamber as he challenged ministers over their decision to proceed with removing the man, known only as C, despite medical evidence suggesting the move could prove fatal.
'You are going to kill him' - Lammy's stark warning
During the urgent question session, Lammy didn't mince words, stating emphatically: "You are going to kill him. You are going to kill him." His powerful intervention highlighted what he described as the government's "callous disregard" for both medical advice and legal due process.
The case centres on a man who has resided in the UK for over two decades and suffers from chronic health conditions that require specialist treatment. Medical professionals have warned that removing him to Algeria would severely compromise his access to necessary healthcare.
Government faces mounting pressure
Home Office ministers defended their position, insisting that all deportation cases are considered carefully and in accordance with established laws. However, Lammy countered that this particular case demonstrated a "systemic failure" in how vulnerable individuals are treated within the immigration system.
The heated exchange comes amid growing controversy over the UK's deportation policies and their human rights implications. Lammy accused the government of creating a "hostile environment" that prioritises immigration targets over individual welfare.
Broader implications for UK immigration policy
This confrontation in Parliament reflects wider tensions surrounding post-Brexit immigration frameworks and their implementation. Legal experts suggest the case could set important precedents for how medical evidence is weighted in future deportation decisions.
As the debate continues, human rights organisations have joined Lammy in calling for an immediate suspension of the deportation order pending a full review of the medical evidence and its implications.
