Keir Starmer (AP)'Civil War In No.10': UK Parl EXPLODES As Kemi Badenoch Grills UK PM Starmer Over Health Secy RowA Denmark-style modelMajor new restrictions plannedThe UK government is preparing to launch one of the most extensive overhauls of asylum rules in decades, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set to announce a sweeping package of changes in the Commons on Monday. Asylum claims have also risen sharply, with more than 109,000 applications made in the year to March. Current rules allow most refugees to seek indefinite leave to remain after five years. Mahmood has indicated, however, that asylum seekers who use legal routes, find work and “contribute to society” could secure settlement sooner.Denmark introduced a similar system two decades ago, shifting refugees onto temporary permits that must be frequently renewed. Liberal Democrats argue asylum seekers should have the right to work, reducing reliance on state support.
