Shabana Mahmood

Full Fact investigates claims made about Shabana Mahmood, the current Home Secretary, former Justice Secretary, and Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood.

Our fact checks examine statements she has made on crime, immigration, policing, and justice policy, as well as claims circulated about her in the media and online.

Using verified data, public records and expert sources, we assess what’s accurate, misleading or unproven.

22 October 2025

Have 35,000 people been ‘detained and removed’ from the UK under Labour?

The home secretary claimed the government has detained and removed 35,000 people, but the majority left the UK voluntarily.

Viral list of ‘last three home secretaries’ is incorrect

A social media post claiming that Suella Braverman and David Lammy are two of the last three home secretaries is misleading.

Ofsted board chair is not head of the ‘UK education system’ as posts claim

Viral social media posts misrepresent the roles of Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood and the interim chair of Ofsted’s board, Sir Hamid Patel.

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Shabana Mahmood

Have 35,000 people been ‘detained and removed’ from the UK under Labour?

Viral list of ‘last three home secretaries’ is incorrect

Ofsted board chair is not head of the ‘UK education system’ as posts claim

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