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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bancroft

What we know as UK reopens scheme to resettle refugees

  • Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the reopening of the UK Resettlement Route in partnership with the United Nations .
  • The scheme will prioritise the most vulnerable refugees, including Afghan women and Palestinians , with the first arrivals expected this year.
  • Mahmood stated the capped and controlled process aims to fulfil international obligations while deterring small boat crossings.
  • She emphasised that upcoming migration reforms will strike a balance between fairness for legal migrants and British citizens.
  • During her Labour conference speech, Mahmood also condemned masked racists and rising antisemitism, stressing that safety is vital for a fair society.

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