Asylum reforms released in full as Starmer warns of 'severe strain'

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The UK government has released a 32-page document detailing sweeping asylum reforms, which Prime Minister Keir Starmer states are necessary due to the "severe strain" on the system and the wider social contract. The reforms, modelled on the Danish system, aim to deter illegal crossings and tighten access to refugee status and benefits.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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