DEVELOPING: Government Set to Unveil Sweeping Asylum Reforms Including Expedited Deportations

Breaking News: Government Unveils Sweeping Asylum Reforms Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to announce sweeping asylum reforms in a statement to MPs, including plans to fast-track the deportation of illegal migrants. The reforms are expected to be unveiled today. According to sources, the new policy will end multiple appeals against removal and overhaul human rights law. Those granted asylum will receive temporary status, with the possibility of being returned to their home country if deemed safe. They will have to wait 20 years to apply for permanent settlement. The UK government aims to reduce the number of migrants arriving on small boats. The reforms also include plans to stop granting visas to people from three African countries if their governments do not improve co-operation on removals of illegal migrants. Home Secretary Mahmood has stated that the reforms are a "moral mission" to address the issue of illegal migration, which she believes is "tearing our country apart". Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp has pledged to go further, advocating for the deportation of failed asylum seekers. This is a developing story, with further details and reactions expected in the coming hours. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.