The Guardian reported that the UK Home Secretary, Ms. Mahamud, has caused "significant concern" among senior Labour Party aides and ministers with changes to the UK's immigration policy.
UK Home Secretary Shebah Mahamud announced a series of measures to restrict immigration, aiming to tighten the asylum policy and reduce refugee protection.
1. Reform of the refugee protection policy
Shorten the period of stay: The period of stay for refugees in the UK is shortened from 5 years to 30 months, and the waiting time required to apply for permanent residency is extended from 5 years to 20 years.
Forced return to the country of origin: Refugees will be "forced to return to their country of origin" once it is considered safe.
Work or study requirements: Refugees who wish to obtain permanent residency more quickly must work or study.
2. Revoking social welfare eligibility
Cancel automatic benefits: Asylum seekers will lose the right to automatically receive social benefits (including housing and financial support), limited to those who have the right to work and are capable of being self-sufficient but choose not to work or are lawbreakers.
The UK Home Secretary stated that the UK's generous policies have attracted illegal immigrants crossing the English Channel, and the new measures aim to end the "golden ticket" phenomenon.
Addressing political challenges: The reform measures are intended to curb the rise of anti-immigration parties and address political pressure during the summer.
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