Reform will jail directors of companies employing illegal workers for up to five years, says Yusuf – UK politics live

Yusuf says executives of companies which employ illegal workers will face up to five years in prison.

A Reform government will also impose “crippling financial consequences” on firms – 10% of their global turnover, he says.

Yusuf says:

double quotation markCorporate CEOs have been making a fortune by hiring illegal workers and undermining British youngsters.

Reform will jail them and stop illegal working for good – we will stand up for British workers.

Under Reform UK, Britain will no longer be a soft touch.

We will establish the toughest penalties anywhere in the world to end illegal working and stand up for British workers.

Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's spokesman for home affairs, holds a press conference on employment policy on August 06, 2026 in London, England.
Zia Yusuf, Reform UK’s spokesman for home affairs, holds a press conference on employment policy on August 06, 2026 in London, England. Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images

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