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Illegal migration is ‘tearing our country apart’ and system is broken, says Shabana Mahmood – UK politics live

The Guardian 1 min read 2 hours ago

<p>Home secretary says it is ‘moral mission’ for her to tackle asylum system</p><p><strong>Ukrainians are in the UK on a “bespoke scheme”, Mahmood says, and it is on a temporary basis.</strong></p><p>If Ukraine becomes a safe country again and the conflict ends, “the principle of the new reforms are that if your country becomes safe then you will return,” she says.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2025/nov/16/shabana-mahmood-immigration-asylum-latest-uk-politics-news-live">Continue reading...</a>
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