Biggest shake-up to asylum rules in a generation

15/11/2025 37 min
Biggest shake-up to asylum rules in a generation

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Episode Synopsis

In an effort to curb illegal migration, the government is planning the biggest shakeup to asylum rules since World War Two - inspired by Denmark. We examine what lessons the UK can learn from the Danish system - and ask a Labour MP if these sweeping changes will work.

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