Priti Patel – 2020 Comments on Freedom of Movement

The comments made by Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, on 11 November 2020.

This time last year the government promised to end free movement, take back control of our borders and introduce a new points-based immigration system.

Today we have officially delivered on that promise.

The Act of Parliament which ends free movement has completed its journey through Parliament and today achieved Royal Assent.

This is an historic day in our new direction outside of the EU – controlling our own borders and delivering on the people’s priorities.