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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has altered plans for a new immigration policy in response to claims that it is ‘too tough’ – by making it tougher still.

On November 14, the BBC told us:

“People granted asylum in the UK will only be allowed to stay in the country temporarily, in a major change of policy to be announced by the home secretary on Monday.

“Shabana Mahmood is expected to declare that the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, as she seeks to reduce asylum claims and small boat crossings.

“Under the plans, those granted asylum will be returned to their home country when it is deemed safe and their status will be regularly reviewed.

“Currently, refugee status in the UK lasts for five years, after which they can apply for indefinite leave to remain and have a route to citizenship.

“There are currently some temporary schemes for those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. This was initially for three years but extensions have been granted.

“In a social media video trailing her announcement, external, Mahmood said: “We will always be a country that gives sanctuary to people who are fleeing danger but we must restore order and control.””

It may not seem like much on the face of it, but there was a lot going on beneath the surface…

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