London, 06 February 2026 – The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has comprehensively updated its immigration policy.
As the party of the patriotic state, we believe that immigration policy should be under democratic control, based on evidence and made in the national interest. Ending mass immigration reflects and affirms the will of the majority. From leaving the European Union to historical elections and referendums, the current system has denied attempts by voters to have their voices heard.
Our headline proposals include:
- Establishing a migration ‘Red List’ of countries whose migrants to Britain are proven to be disproportionately criminal, welfare dependent or economically inactive. Immigration from such states will cease in all but exceptional circumstances.
- Promoting a permanent solution to illegal immigration which does not undermine public confidence or the notion of border control. Upon arrival, we will immediately transfer all illegal migrants to Ascension Island. All those living in Britain illegally will be deported.
- Prioritising British workers and focus on rebuilding our workforce from within. Britain must train, incentivise, and mobilise its own citizens in every sector, rather than relying on the permanent importing of labour.
- Reducing the undisputed economic harm mass immigration has brought to the country. Decades of mass labour migration have depressed wages, discouraged skills investment, and locked Britain into a low-productivity economic model.
- Withdrawing from the 1951 Refugee Convention, the ECHR and all other international instruments which deny UK border control. Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) will also be overhauled.
- Strengthening cultural sovereignty. Large-scale demographic change has been socially damaging and has occurred without consent. Ending mass immigration permanently will start to repair social trust, security, solidarity, and confidence in the state.
- Withdrawing from the outdated post-WW2 asylum system which was not designed for the mass and global movement of people. As it stands, it is being misused as a vehicle for mass economic migration. Instead, we will support programmes focused on in-region humanitarian aid within and adjacent to conflict zones.
By putting the interests of British citizens first, we will bring about a strong, united, and prosperous Britain.
The nation’s immigration policy must be under democratic control and not ruled by inertia, courts or international frameworks designed for another era. Parliament is and must continue to be sovereign and must have oversight and accountability for voter consent.
William Clouston, SDP Leader, said:
“The SDP’s new immigration policy brings it into line with the facts and the real needs of British citizens. The national interest must not be set aside. For decades our leaders have imported millions of migrants without consent – effectively behind the backs of British voters. If we are to remain a democracy worth the name, we must respect the consensus public view. We must shift to a better future where the addiction to mass migration ends, and the British people are trained in the vital skills our country needs.”
February 28th - Public Meeting in Reading
On the last day of February our Thames Valley branch hosted a free public meeting called ‘How do we fix Britain?'
We had three leading Social Democrats on our panel:
- William Clouston- National SDP Party Leader
- Henry Bolton- SDP Spokesman for Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence
- Alastair Mellon- SDP Spokesman for Regeneration, Creator Energy Abundance
Short presentations were followed by an opportunity for everyone to ask the panel questions
A record of the meeting will follow
New Website - Launched!
We are very happy to say that our new website is fully operational.
Members and supporters will find it easier than ever to access our policies, read the latest news and comment, and get involved in the fight to reshape British politics.
A special thank you must go to Kyn, Robert, and Jim, whose hard work in migrating our existing content and improving the site has made this launch possible.
We'd encourage all members to explore the new site, share it with friends, family, and colleagues, and help us spread the word.
The link is just below:
Public Meetings in Manchester
From Hilary Salt, Greater Manchester Co-ordinator:
The second of the North West public meetings took place on Monday titled “Threats to Democracy…and How We Can Save It”. There were entertaining and provocative introductions from Sebastian Moore (NW Chair), Dr Elizabeth Peatfield of Liverpool John Moores University and Tom Slater (editor of Spiked-Online). The audience raised a number of thoughtful challenges and questions with some disagreements on whether we should have more referendums, whether Brexit had been a democratic triumph and what role the media plays.
The two-party system and first past the post came under significant scrutiny especially in the context of the very current Gorton and Denton by-election. Pleasingly, the audience included SDP members (both familiar faces and new) and also people who attended after taking a leaflet on the street or after finding the meeting on Eventbrite.
The next debate in the series is on 30th March and will be on the topic of social cohesion. If you can make it to Manchester on 30th, keep an eye on the SDP North West X SDP North West (@TheSDPNorthWest) / X or FB page https://www.facebook.com/TheSDPNorthWest for ticket info.
Gorton and Denton By-Election
By the time of this update, most of you will have seen the result of the Gorton & Denton by-election, in which Sebastian Moore stood for the SDP. We would like to thank him, the NW Regional Party and out-of-region volunteers for their support during the campaign.
In Sebastian's own words:
The higher than normal interest in this election from the national media gave us the opportunity for some much needed exposure and publicity. I am very pleased with the content we've put out and have been blown away by the messages of support I've received from friends, SDP members, and people who had never heard of the party before. The videos I've posted on social media have received over 200k views and counting. People have contacted me to say they have joined the SDP as a result. I've also done interviews with local press and TV, the BBC, Together, and Unherd, as well as two lively hustings. I give my heartfelt thanks to everybody that has helped these past few weeks.
One thing that I have noticed during this campaign is that there is a large gap between the views of the Green Party/Labour/Reform and the views of people voting for them. People are settling for the best of a bad bunch (or staying home) because they don't believe there is an alternative who can actually challenge. We have one job now as a party: convincing people we can win. Not by criticising the opposition, or appealing to a small slice of the electorate, but by developing sensible and inspiring policies and mobilising the silent majority to help us rebuild Britain.
Media Appearances
Please find below a list of recent SDP appearances on various channels:
New Culture Forum
Mass Immigration is an 'INVASION'. Migrants are LOOTING BRITAIN
William Clouston, Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), discusses his party's radical plan to tackle legal and illegal immigration. [share]
Craig Houston
William Clouston EXPOSES The Truth About Britain's Immigration Crisis | SDP Leader
In this explosive interview, Craig Houston sits down with William Clouston, national leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), to expose the uncomfortable truths about Britain's immigration crisis that mainstream politicians refuse to discuss. [share]
Left, Right and Reasonable Podcast
The Left Has Abandoned Britain and the Working Class
William Clouston: The Left Has Abandoned Britain and the Working Class In this wide-ranging and at times heated, but always respectful, conversation, I'm joined by William Clouston, leader of the Social Democratic Party, alongside Douglas Carswell. We dig into one of the most uncomfortable questions in modern British politics: has the Left lost touch with the very people it once claimed to represent? [share]
John Gillam, Thinking Class
Why British Politics Is A Case Study In Governing Against The National Interest & What Is To Be Done
Why does British politics so often appear to work against the long-term national interest? In this episode of Thinking Class, we examine how governance became detached from purpose and what meaningful reform would actually require. [share]
How Voters Across Britain & Europe Lost Faith In Democracy
Stephen Balogh is the Chairperson for the @SocialDemocraticParty. Stephen is also active in non-profit and public policy organisations that promote the flourishing of society through the thoughtful application of socially responsible, small-c conservative politics. Following a 30-year business career, he now devotes his time to initiatives aimed at community building from local neighbourhood to international levels, whether by means of social, political or commercial exchange. [share]