Breaking News: UK on Brink as Illegal Migration Crisis Spirals Out of Control
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to overhaul asylum policy, citing illegal migration as a "moral mission" that is "tearing the country apart". The new measures, set to be unveiled on Monday, include a 20-year wait for those granted asylum to apply for permanent settlement.
Key details of the plans include regular reviews of refugee status, with those whose home countries are deemed safe expected to return. The changes aim to make the UK a less attractive destination for illegal migrants, reducing small boat crossings and asylum claims.
The UK government is under pressure to address the crisis, with Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp promising to deport illegal migrants "within a week". Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called for asylum seekers to have the right to work.
The exact details and practicalities of the new measures are yet to be made clear, but the announcement has sparked a heated debate on the issue.
This is a developing story, with further details and reactions expected in the coming hours and days.
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