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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox and Caitlin Doherty

Starmer facing backlash from Labour MPs over ‘cruel’ asylum reforms

Sir Keir Starmer and his home secretary are facing an angry backlash over their plans to toughen up Britain’s asylum system, with Labour MPs describing the new rules as “repugnant” and “performatively cruel”.

Shabana Mahmood unveiled a raft of hardline measures on Monday aimed at discouraging asylum seekers and making it easier to remove those who have no right to remain in the country.

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