I am no longer the Minister for Migration and Citizenship where I was predominantly overseeing our legal migration system. For me, service has always meant putting the country first, and I’m proud to have approached the role with that principle at its heart. Every decision I made in the Home Office began with my top priority: our national security. Our immigration system is also about people. That is why compassion must sit alongside firmness, striking the right balance to protect our country, support our economy, and uphold confidence in the system. From delivering the massive Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, to visa pauses and improving the Windrush Compensation Scheme, it has been truly satisfying to play a part in strengthening our immigration system. While net migration is falling, there is still much more to do. I will always put my country first and that is why I will continue to bring my experience from my time working at the highest levels of national security to Parliament. I am dissapointed to be leaving government, but I have no regrets remaining loyal to Keir Starmer until the end. This Labour Government must succeed - for the good of our country. I will be working every single day to help deliver for the British people. Thank you to my Private Office and Home Office officials who have worked hard with me to make progress . I wish my successor the very best of luck. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧