@returns8143@SkyNews This is completely untrue. Serco does not manage asylum accommodation in the Doncaster area and we do not pay landlords rent in advance in the areas we do operate.
To clarify our position following reporting in yesterday’s Sunday Telegraph. Inaccuracies in the article have been changed following our representation.
As a matter of longstanding company policy, Serco does not take political positions, nor do we comment on the policy programmes of political parties.
Policy decisions are matters for whatever party is in government. Serco’s responsibility is to deliver services as specified by the contracting authority as we have for the past 60 years. We operate across many parts of the immigration system, including detention and preparation for removals. We would expect to offer and perform such services in the future.
We remain focused on supporting the effective operation of high-quality, value‑for‑money public services.
🚨 Serco - the government contractor that runs large parts of Britian's immigration and justice operation - has taken the extraordinary position of saying it would oppose Reform's plan to deport illegal migrants from Britain.
Having read the Telegraph's report making this claim, I have written to Serco's CEO asking him to urgently clarify their position.
Serco is the firm the Home Office uses to deposit unvetted men from Syria, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq into British housing estates without the knowledge nor consent of local residents.
Serco is the firm that launches huge bids for rental homes, outbidding local residents by such a vast amount that lifelong residents - including veterans - have been served eviction notices by landlords. All to house illegal migrants.
Serco has expressed no moral concern about any of this.
Yet they apparently take exception to our plan to actually uphold immigration law and remove those who break it.
Moreover, if the Telegraph's reporting is correct, a company so enmeshed in the British state it even runs recruitment for British Armed Forces, says it will take a hostile position to a duly elected Reform government.
If the Telegraph’s reporting is correct, the only reasonable interpretation of Serco’s position is that it now believes itself to be an alternative power base to the duly elected government of the United Kingdom, and is willing to act contrary to the interests of the British electorate.
If this were true, a Reform government would be left with no choice but to view Serco as a threat to national security.
I have given Serco until 6pm to clarify their position.
Should they fail to do so, we will take the following steps to decouple the British Government from Serco:
1) On forming a Government, we will initiate an accelerated review of all Government contracting with Serco with the aim of removing Serco as a public contractor within our first Parliamentary term.
2) Where Serco has breached contracts or break clauses are available, we will terminate those contracts and continue to exercise break clauses as they come due.
My full letter below 👇
Contrary to a claim being made on a video shared on social media, Serco has not made an offer to use the Willingham House Hotel in Cambridge to accommodate asylum seekers.
Serco is one of three providers contracted by the Home Office to deliver accommodation for asylum seekers. Our operations are limited to the North West, the Midlands, and the East of England.
We do not purchase properties.
The rental properties we use have limits – set by the government - on the amount of rent we are allowed to pay. We work closely with Local Authorities and the Home Office to ensure that property locations are acceptable.
Official Statement in light of the news from RAF Brize Norton; It’s believed protestors entered via a fence at RAF Brize Norton which is not the responsibility of Serco to protect. We proudly provide a number of on base services at RAF Brize Norton, but perimeter security is not one of them.
Anthony Kirby highlights “a record pipeline and strong momentum at the beginning of this year” as he today takes on the role of Group Chief Executive of Serco.
We have been selected by the UK MoD to provide recruitment services for UK Armed Forces. For the first time, this will see the Royal Navy, the British Army and the Royal Air Force have a joint recruitment service. #ImpactABetterFuture
https://t.co/TnBXnP3WOz
Serco has agreed to acquire the mission training & satellite ground network comms software business from Northrop Grumman for £264m. The business provides training solutions & ground satellite network software for the US military. #ImpactABetterFuture
https://t.co/hfdw9VOGpJ
We’ve won a new $247m/£203m contract with the US Army’s Health & Fitness System, reflecting our capability to support service personnel throughout their career incl. recruitment, training & transitioning back into civilian life. #ImpactABetterFuture
https://t.co/1Zpz64Ilth
🌍 Serco's Science Based Net Zero targets have received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative, meaning our emissions reduction targets have been found to support a 1.5C trajectory. Click below to find out more:
https://t.co/tG39InKyTK
Just at a fabulous event at @ChelseaFC led by @SercoGroup talking about all things security and #MartynsLaw & I was given this minute cute little bear. Such great & fruitful discussions being held.
We've won a new contract to manage US naval shipyards, continuing our long history of support for the US Navy and using our deep sector expertise & strong defence capabilities to #ImpactABetterFuture for our customers.
https://t.co/Y03r2P63wO
We've won two contracts to support serving & retiring US military personnel, continuing our vital support for service members throughout their time in uniform and beyond.
#ImpactABetterFuture
https://t.co/ynkQlki5Xu
On #RemembranceDay we remember those who gave their lives to defend our freedoms and way of life. We honour the memory of those lost in conflict, the sacrifices of our veterans, and the ongoing service of our brave men & women who are still in uniform.
🚨Breaking news!🚨
The Fighting Clan has left 2 basin and is now on the sea wall! 🌊
A huge milestone in our return to front line operations.
After 1420 days in 2 basin we are almost back where we belong 🚢
A great team effort today from @Babcockplc@SercoGroup & KHM Plymouth🤝
🚨Breaking news!🚨
The Fighting Clan has left 2 basin and is now on the sea wall! 🌊
A huge milestone in our return to front line operations.
After 1420 days in 2 basin we are almost back where we belong 🚢
A great team effort today from @Babcockplc@SercoGroup & KHM Plymouth🤝