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Labour's Visa Crackdown Aims to Curb Asylum Abuse

5/6/2025

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Labour is set to tighten visa regulations to combat asylum system abuse, denying visas to those from countries with high asylum claims. The Immigration White Paper targets a reduction in the soaring net migration of 728,000. Critics warn these measures could be discriminatory and face legal challenges, as the government aims to pinpoint potential asylum seekers among visa holders.

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Labour is set to tighten visa regulations to combat asylum system abuse, denying visas to those from countries with high asylum claims. The Immigration White Paper targets a reduction in the soaring net migration of 728,000. Critics warn these measures could be discriminatory and face legal challenges, as the government aims to pinpoint potential asylum seekers among visa holders.