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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Cooper to tighten rules on family members in overhaul of ‘broken’ asylum system

Yvette Cooper will crack down on asylum seekers bringing family members to the UK when their claims are accepted, the Home Office has said.

The home secretary will tighten the eligibility for those bringing family members by raising the necessary English language standards and the amount of money they must have.

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