The Green Party has unveiled plans to provide illegal migrants with free housing, a wage with no work requirement, and immediate access to NHS care, according to internal policy documents seen by the Daily Mail. The proposals, which include abolishing immigration detention and granting amnesty to all illegal migrants, have been condemned by the Conservatives, Labour, and Reform UK as 'financially reckless and dangerous'.
Under the plans, illegal migrants would receive a wage equivalent to Universal Basic Income from the day they enter Britain, with no obligation to work or seek employment. Families would be housed in exclusive-use flats or houses, while single men would share accommodation but could claim their own property if they identify as LGBTQIA+ for 'safeguarding purposes'. All migrants would be allowed to work without restrictions and access NHS services immediately, even if their asylum claims are rejected.
The Green Party's immigration policy states that 'migration is not a criminal offence under any circumstances' and seeks 'a world without borders'. It also proposes that migrants be treated as 'citizens in waiting' and encouraged to put down roots. The party has defended the policies, claiming they are 'popular' on the campaign trail ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election.
Reform UK's home office spokesman Zia Yusuf criticised the plans, saying: 'Under the Greens' open-borders plans, not only is every hoodlum and criminal welcome to our shores but entitled to free housing, healthcare and anything else they might fancy.' He added that the policies were 'not only financially reckless but also dangerous'.
The immigration proposals come after the Greens faced backlash for plans to legalise drugs like crack cocaine and heroin, as well as decriminalise sex work and end restrictions on pornography. The party has not commented on the latest revelations beyond stating it is 'proud' of its policies.
