New petition calls for migrants to be detained on ‘remote UK islands’

New petition calls for migrants to be detained on ‘remote UK islands’ The document argues that this would "keep the UK population safe and reduce the taxpayer burden". Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source By Adam Toms 17:52, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 Updated: 17:54, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 Migrants are crossing to the UK from France in boats across the English Channel (Image: Getty) Migrants should be detained on remote UK islands, a petition has said. The online document, set up Darren Chandler on September 3, stated: "Require the offshore detention of asylum seekers and criminals who are foreign nationals on remote UK islands away from the general population whilst providing them with humanitarian aid and shelter. This could keep the UK population safe and reduce the taxpayer burden. We believe asylum seekers should be housed on remote UK islands whilst their claims are processed and receive basic humanitarian support rather than being placed in local communities at the taxpayers’ expense . "We believe the Government’s first duty is to protect British citizens and secure the borders. If the ECHR prevents deportations, they should remain there until they can be returned." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT At the time of writing, the petition has 28,362 signatures. It needed 10,000 in order to receive a response from the Government. The UK Parliament website has confirmed officials will reply, but it is not known then this will happen. If the petition gets 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for debate in Parliament. It will stay open until March 3. It comes as a 38-year-old man has been charged with failing to comply with restrictions imposed on a protest against the arrival of migrants in Gosport after a small boat crossing. Get the latest politics news - straight from our team in Westminster and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . Hampshire Constabulary said around 350 people left Haslar Road at around 2am on Monday after a group of asylum seekers were brought ashore by coastguard, lifeboat and border security staff. The force had imposed conditions under the Public Order Act as well as powers prohibiting the wearing of face coverings. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT A total of 12 people were arrested with suspects including 11 men aged between 22 and 59, and one 57-year-old woman. They were arrested on suspicion of offences including assaulting a police officer, drunk and disorderly, failing to comply with conditions put in place on the protest, criminal damage and racially aggravated public order. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Jacob Rees-Mogg issues stark general election warning to Tories and Reform UK I asked Tories what Kemi must do to win the next election - everyone said the same thing Migrants were brought ashore in Gosport (Image: Getty) Jamie Bennett, of Thyme Avenue, Whiteley, has been charged with failing to comply with a prohibited assembly direction and was bailed to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, November 26. The other suspects have been released on bail pending further police inquiries. PA reported that a force spokesman said: “A small number of officers were treated at the scene for injuries, but no-one in attendance from any agency or the public was seriously injured. One person suffering from chest pains was assisted by police officers before our colleagues from South Central Ambulance Service provided treatment.” The arrests came amid increased tensions over small boat crossings with protesters gathering in ports when arrivals are expected. Migrant Crisis English Channel migrant crossings Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments Unavailable Sorry, we are unable to accept comments about this article at the moment. However, you will find some great articles which you can comment on right now in our Comment section .