UK Plans Tougher Asylum Rules, Critics Warn of Racism

Britains asylum policy undergoes significant changes, aiming to deport more migrants and counter populist Reform UK party. The government plans to redefine human rights laws, make refugee status temporary, and quadruple waiting time for permanent settlement. These reforms include blocking endless appeals, stopping last-minute claims, and scaling up removals. The government also threatens visa bans on certain countries if they dont accept returned migrants. However, these changes face skepticism and criticism from within Starmers party and charities, who argue they could fuel divisiveness, racism, and punish vulnerable people.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.