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Advocate Warns Rising Anti-Immigrant Sentiment Threatens Asylum Seekers

9/10/2025

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Haoussou, an advocate for torture survivors, voices concern over rising anti-immigrant protests in the UK, pointing out a racial double standard in asylum treatment.
Since 2016, over 7,000 placements have been made by the charity Refugees at Home, as many UK households host refugees.
Mohammad, an Iranian refugee, feels increasingly unsafe due to divisive political rhetoric.
Labour's new asylum policies face criticism for being exclusionary, prompting calls for more inclusive strategies.
Campaigners warn that strict immigration policies may harm the economy and increase social tensions.

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Story summary

Haoussou, an advocate for torture survivors, voices concern over rising anti-immigrant protests in the UK, pointing out a racial double standard in asylum treatment.
Since 2016, over 7,000 placements have been made by the charity Refugees at Home, as many UK households host refugees.
Mohammad, an Iranian refugee, feels increasingly unsafe due to divisive political rhetoric.
Labour's new asylum policies face criticism for being exclusionary, prompting calls for more inclusive strategies.
Campaigners warn that strict immigration policies may harm the economy and increase social tensions.