LONDON — Former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe and commentator Katie Hopkins have intensified public discussion on UK immigration policy in 2026, with Hopkins publicly endorsing Lowe’s newly launched Restore Britain party and its calls for large-scale removals of individuals without legal status alongside measures aimed at curbing what the group describes as the influence of political Islam.

Lowe, who represents Great Yarmouth as an independent after leaving Reform UK, formally transformed his Restore Britain movement into a national political party in February 2026. The party’s platform emphasises reversing rather than merely halting net migration, with a flagship policy of detaining and deporting all undocumented migrants. Lowe has stated that “millions will have to go” if necessary to restore control over borders and public services.

The party’s detailed policy papers outline plans for mass deportations, including the abolition of the current asylum system, the use of military bases for processing, and the creation of a “hostile environment” to encourage voluntary departures. Additional proposals include banning remittances to certain countries, ending asylum hotels, and prioritising British nationals for jobs in the NHS and other public sectors. Restore Britain also advocates resisting “the relentless creep of radical Islam” through measures such as outlawing the burqa, closing sharia courts, and banning halal slaughter in some contexts, alongside broader cultural policies framed as restoring a “pro-British” education system.

Katie Hopkins, a prominent and often polarising media figure, has voiced strong support for Lowe and Restore Britain in interviews, videos, and public statements throughout early 2026. She has described the party as offering a genuine alternative that mainstream politicians have avoided, praising its willingness to address integration failures head-on. Hopkins has repeatedly highlighted issues such as grooming gangs, no-go zones in certain cities, and what she sees as the prioritisation of minority interests over British citizens. In one widely circulated appearance, she argued that Britain has been “overrun in every way” and that tougher action, including deportations of those who do not integrate or adhere to British values, is essential.

Social media and online platforms have amplified these positions, with some viral posts and videos exaggerating or fabricating parliamentary confrontations. Fact-checking organisations, including Full Fact, have debunked claims that Hopkins or Lowe directly confronted Muslim MPs in the House of Commons with inflammatory statements such as “deport all Muslims,” noting that no such exchanges appear in official Hansard records and that associated images were AI-generated.

Lowe has distanced his rhetoric from blanket religious targeting, stating in earlier interviews that he does not focus on individuals’ religion or colour but on legality, contribution to society, and national security. However, the party’s emphasis on ending “political Islam” and promoting indigenous British ancestry and Christian heritage has drawn accusations from critics of veering into cultural exclusion. Hope Not Hate and other monitoring groups have labelled Restore Britain as far-right, pointing to associations with figures such as Tommy Robinson and policies that they argue risk inflaming community tensions.

The UK’s immigration landscape in 2026 remains highly contentious. Net migration figures, though reduced from peaks in previous years, continue to strain housing, the NHS, and welfare systems. The Labour government under Sir Keir Starmer has pursued measures to tighten visa rules and accelerate removals of failed asylum seekers and foreign national offenders, but opposition parties, including Reform UK and now Restore Britain, argue these efforts are insufficient.

Public opinion polls consistently show significant concern over immigration. Surveys indicate that a substantial portion of Britons support large-scale removals of undocumented migrants and stricter integration requirements. At the same time, community leaders and civil liberties groups warn that generalised rhetoric about Muslim communities risks stigmatising millions of British citizens who contribute to society and condemn extremism.

Lowe’s departure from Reform UK followed internal disagreements, including with party leader Nigel Farage. He has positioned Restore Britain as more uncompromising, aiming to shift the Overton window further on issues of sovereignty and identity. The party has attracted support from councillors in Norfolk and online backing from sections of the public frustrated with successive governments’ handling of small boat crossings, hotel accommodation costs, and high-profile cases of integration failure.

Hopkins’ endorsement has added visibility to the movement. In videos and posts, she has urged voters to back Lowe without fear of splitting the right-wing vote, framing Restore Britain as the only force willing to “restore” Britain through decisive action. She has criticised Labour’s appointment of Muslim politicians to senior roles, such as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, claiming it demonstrates misplaced priorities.

Mainstream political responses have been largely critical. Labour and Conservative figures have condemned what they describe as divisive and unworkable policies that could damage Britain’s international reputation and social cohesion. Legal experts note that mass deportations on the scale proposed would face significant hurdles under human rights law, international conventions, and practical logistics, including detention capacity and diplomatic returns agreements.

Supporters counter that current policies have failed, citing persistent issues with foreign national crime, parallel societies in some urban areas, and the financial burden on taxpayers. They argue that without bold measures, Britain risks losing its cultural identity and the ability to control its own borders.

As local elections and preparations for future general elections approach, Restore Britain’s emergence tests the resilience of the existing party system. Whether Lowe and Hopkins can translate online momentum and niche support into broader electoral success remains uncertain, but their combined rhetoric has undeniably heightened the national conversation around deportation, integration, and the limits of multiculturalism in 2026.

The debate reflects deeper societal fractures over who belongs in modern Britain and what values define the nation. While calls for mass deportations and cultural reset resonate with those who feel demographic and cultural changes have occurred too rapidly without consent, others view such positions as incompatible with Britain’s tradition of tolerance and rule of law.

For now, Rupert Lowe and Katie Hopkins continue to push the boundaries of acceptable political discourse, forcing other parties to address questions they have long sought to manage rather than confront directly.

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