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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

Lack of consultation over new migrant Bill shows arrogance, minister told

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The Home Office has been accused of arrogance after a minister said there was no need for extensive engagement with refugee organisations before announcing controversial proposals to curb Channel crossings.

Lord Murray of Blidworth, a minister in the department, appeared before MPs during what was an at-times tense committee session, held a day after the much-condemned asylum plans were announced in Parliament.

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