Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP on Rupert Lowe motion

Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer said that residents of his constituency have raised "legitimate concerns" as he became the first Suffolk MP to sign the motion. 

The motion officially referred to as Early Day Motion (EDM) 1142 was brought forward by Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe and has 18 signatures from across the House of Commons. 

MP for Great Yarmouth, Rupert Lowe (Image: PA)EDM 1142 "urges the government to implement a comprehensive national strategy to identify, detain, and deport all individuals found to be residing in the United Kingdom illegally" which should be backed up with official legislation. 

Mr Spencer, who was elected as a Conservative but is currently sitting as an independent MP after being charged with sexual assault, which he denies, said: "My job is to represent the people of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich.

"In countless conversations, my residents have raised legitimate concerns about the soft approach we have to people living here illegally.

"I would be the first person to admit that the Conservatives in government were too soft on the issue of border control and inward migration. That is why I have chosen to sign EDM 1142, committing to the mass deportation of people who live here illegally.

Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer (Image: Laurie Noble/House of Commons) EDMs do not become law and instead are a tool used to show parliamentary support towards a certain cause. 

Within a parliamentary session only a handful will ever gather more than 100 signatures from MPs, so the support that EDMs get can be used to show backing and support. 

Mr Lowe was elected as a Reform UK MP in last year's general election, but has sat as an independent since March after he was suspended due to legal accusations, days after criticising party leader Nigel Farage.