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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Caitlin Doherty

Asylum seekers to lose housing and benefit rights under Labour immigration system overhaul

Asylum seekers could lose their automatic right to housing and financial support under Labour’s radical immigration crackdown.

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood will indicate a move away from EU law as she announces plans to scrap the UK’s statutory duty to provide support to asylum seekers – with migrants also facing stricter requirements to receive and retain benefits.

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