15 m. ago The Home Secretary’s asylum reform plans explained – and how it’s similar to the Danish system

The reforms are aimed to make Britain a less appealing destination for illegal migrants and to simplify their removal from the UK

Society

37 m. ago Trump confirms he will sign Epstein files bill as he struggles through FIFA presentation with weak voice

House members expected to hold floor vote on whether or not to order Justice Department to release its documents on the pedophile as soon as Tuesday

Politics

93 m. ago Shabana Mahmood warns of asylum 'uncomfortable truth' as plan sparks backlash

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the UK has not been tough enough at removing failed asylum seekers as she unveiled the biggest shake-up in a generation - but faced criticism over the plans

Events

2 h. ago Mahmood says UK asylum system ‘out of control’ as she defends Labour crackdown amid growing backlash

Labour backbenchers accuse government of ‘chasing Reform’ with new measures

Events

2 h. ago White House issues list of Democrats with alleged links to Epstein as Trump backs House vote to release files — live

House members expected to hold floor vote on whether or not to order Justice Department to release its documents on the pedophile as soon as Tuesday

Politics

2 h. ago Labour faces growing revolt from own MPs as Shabana Mahmood sets out reforms to 'out of control' asylum system

One Labour MP branded the immigration reforms ‘dystopian’ as Home Secretary announces reforms aimed at deterring illegal migration

Events

2 h. ago 'I am the one that's regularly called a f***ing P***': Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood hits back at MP's claim she's 'stoking division' as she unveils asylum overhaul

In a forthright response to critics, Ms Mahmood described to the House of Commons how she is 'regularly called a f***ing P*** and told to go back home'.

Events

2 h. ago Home Secretary sets out reforms to overhaul ‘unfair’ asylum system

Shabana Mahmood said it was the ‘uncomfortable truth’ that the UK’s asylum offer compared to other European countries is drawing people to the UK.

Society

2 h. ago UK asylum reforms spark backlash within Labour Party, support from rivals

The British government plans to tighten its asylum system, sparking resistance within its own party

Events

2 h. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s asylum plans: ministers cannot out

Shabana Mahmood’s asylum overhaul burdens an overstretched system and hands political advantage to her opponentsIn government, politicians often mistake gestures for progress. It is disappointing to see Shabana Mahmood succumb to that temptation. The home secretary’s flurry of proposals are designed to signal purpose, but constitute a wishlist of demands that her department can’t deliver. Currently, those fleeing persecution are given a five-year right to stay in the country and can apply for settled status after that. Ms Mahmood wants refugees to stay in the country initially only for a 30-month period, and then review their status to see whether they will be allowed to remain in the country for another 30 months. After two decades in Britain, they could apply to stay here permanently.Denmark is held up as the model. A decade ago a centre-left government there was under pressure, with a surging populist right and immigration dominating voters’ concerns. Danish Social Democrats clai...

Politics

3 h. ago Labour faces growing revolt from own MPs over tougher asylum system as Shabana Mahmood sets out plans

One Labour MP branded the immigration reforms ‘dystopian’

Events

3 h. ago Shabana Mahmood tells MPs asylum system is ‘out of control and unfair’ amid Labour backlash over proposals – UK politics live

Labour MP calls government’s asylum plans ‘dystopian’ as home secretary announces measures in CommonsMomentum, the leftwing Labour group, has also denounced the government’s asylum plans. In a statement it says:The home secretary’s new immigration plans are divisive and xenophobic.Scapegoating migrants will not fix our public services or end austerity.Draconian, unworkable and potentially illegal anti-asylum policies only feed Reform’s support.The government has learnt nothing from the period since the general election.Some of the legal changes being proposed are truly frightening:Abolishing the right to a family life would ultimately affect many more people than asylum-seekers. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Trump’s message to Republicans could trigger ‘unanimous’ vote to release Epstein files — live updates

House members expected to hold floor vote on whether or not to order Justice Department to release its documents on the pedophile as soon as Tuesday

Politics

4 h. ago Trump is ‘panicking’ after failing ‘to kill our Jeffrey Epstein investigation’, says top Democrat, after president’s sudden pivot – live

Robert Garcia, ranking member of House oversight committee, says president has ‘realized he is about to lose this Epstein vote’ and calls for release of filesTrump urges Republicans to vote for release of Epstein files in surprise U-turnUS Border Patrol officials said they had arrested 81 people over five hours in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, the first day of the targeted operation. The crackdown involving federal agents was only announced last week.Mass deportation and strict enforcement of immigration laws have been a key part of Trump’s agenda since returning to office this year. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Labour to deport more families under Mahmood’s new asylum crackdown despite growing backlash

Labour backbenchers accuse government of ‘chasing Reform’ with new measures

Events

4 h. ago Mahmood sets out plans for tougher asylum system in face of Labour resistance

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said even people who are genuine refugees ‘asylum shop’ their way across Europe before choosing the UK.

Events

5 h. ago Fury from all sides as Labour unveils 'tough' migrant crackdown that would hand failed asylum seekers thousands to leave

Proposals set out by Shabana Mahmood this afternoon stress that the government wants to limit the scope for failed applicants to appeal.

Events

5 h. ago Shabana Mahmood plans to remove more families from UK in asylum shake

Home secretary will also consult on ending financial support for those with children if refused asylum, document showsUK politics live – latest updatesThe government has failed to show the “necessary toughness” to enforce the removal of families whose asylum claims have been refused, Shabana Mahmood has claimed.In a policy document published on Monday as the government sets out plans for the biggest shake-up of asylum laws in 40 years, the home secretary also set out plans to consult on measures to allow the removal of financial support for families with children under the age of 18 if they have been refused asylum. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Labour could hand failed asylum seekers and their families thousands of pounds to leave the UK as Shabana Mahmood unveils 'tough' new plans

Proposals set out by Shabana Mahmood this afternoon stress that the government wants to limit the scope for failed applicants to appeal.

Events

5 h. ago Labour MP calls asylum plans ‘dystopian’ as government accused of ‘performative cruelty’ by rival parties – UK politics live

Nadia Whittome says government has sunk so low it is being praised by Tommy Robinson as SNP and Plaid Cymru criticise plansMomentum, the leftwing Labour group, has also denounced the government’s asylum plans. In a statement it says:The home secretary’s new immigration plans are divisive and xenophobic.Scapegoating migrants will not fix our public services or end austerity.Draconian, unworkable and potentially illegal anti-asylum policies only feed Reform’s support.The government has learnt nothing from the period since the general election.Some of the legal changes being proposed are truly frightening:Abolishing the right to a family life would ultimately affect many more people than asylum-seekers. Continue reading...

Politics