UK cuts asylum seeker rights in major overhaul

17/11/2025 5 min
UK cuts asylum seeker rights in major overhaul

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Episode Synopsis

Sweeping changes have been announced to Britain's controversial asylum system as polls show immigration has overtaken the economy as voters' top concern. The Labour government has been hardening its immigration policies as it seeks to stem the surging popularity of the populist Reform UK party, which has driven the immigration agenda and forced Labour to adopt a tougher line.

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