Why Reform’s plans to jail CEOs over illegal workers are flawed

Party's home affairs spokesman says the 'Deliveroo Law' could mean prison terms for bosses and firms fined 10 per cent of global turnover

REFORM UK has vowed to shut down big businesses and jail bosses for employing illegal workers under a major immigration crackdown.  The party promised to introduce a new ‘Deliveroo Law’ and fines of 10 per cent of global turnover if corporations hire illegal workers. Top bosses could be jailed for up to five years for.

At London press conference Reform’s home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf promised a crackdown on illegal working, particularly in the food delivery sector, if party wins next general election

Party says employers would be held responsible even if they were unaware of the worker’s immigration status A Reform government will introduce national licensing for vape shops, which Zia Yusuf says will see a decrease of 70% in the businesses on British high streets. “We will also end financial disincentive,” he says.

Craig Munro | Senior Politics Reporter Published August 6, 2026 10:55am Updated August 6, 2026 10:56am Reform has attempted to make Deliveroo the face of illegal working with the name of its proposed law, but the company has hit back (Picture: Reuters) Reform UK has pledged to bring in a new law targeting the bosses of

Jessica Coates, Press Association Reform UK says it will fine firms 10 per cent of their global revenues and jail bosses who employ illegal migrant workers. Under the plans announced on Wednesday, employers would be held responsible even if they were unaware of the worker’s immigration status. Reform’s home affairs spo

Reform UK will jail bosses who employ illegal migrants under radical 'Deliveroo Law'  GB News

The party says its aim is to stop companies profiting from illegal workers "without consequences".