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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor

Starmer to end asylum ‘golden ticket’ of resettlement and family reunion rights

Keir Starmer looking upbeat in front of steps from the RAF's Vespina plane, its tail decorated in 'Global Britain' livery
Keir Starmer after landing in Copenhagen for a European Political Community summit at which leaders will discuss illegal migration. Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters

People granted asylum will no longer be given “the golden ticket” of resettlement and family reunion rights, Keir Starmer said, amid deepening concerns from charities that his words are demonising refugees.

As the prime minister prepared to discuss illegal migration with European leaders, No 10 outlined plans to strip successful claimants of the right to automatically invite spouses and children to join them.

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