Reference News Network, November 16 report - According to AFP, November 15 report, the UK government announced on the evening of the 15th that it would take "historic" measures to limit immigration into the UK and curb the rise of the anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage.

Home Secretary Shebah Mahmood stated in a statement: "Our country has a glorious tradition of welcoming people fleeing danger, but our generosity has attracted illegal immigrants crossing the English Channel."

Before her department submitted a detailed plan to Parliament on the 17th, it announced two major measures through a statement.

The UK government will first reduce the protection for refugees, and refugees will be "forced to return to their countries of origin" once their home countries are deemed safe.

Mahmood said: "The 'golden ticket' has increased the number of asylum applications in the UK, prompting people to cross Europe through safe countries and board temporary boats. I will end this 'golden ticket'."

Its department emphasized that "due to the better conditions in the UK," refugees can apply for free permanent settlement after living in the UK for five years, even if they have not contributed to the country.

The new system will shorten their residency period from five years to 30 months and extend the waiting time required to apply for permanent residency from five years to 20 years.

The Home Office added that refugees who want to obtain permanent residency more quickly "must work or study."

The other major measure is to cancel the automatic eligibility of asylum seekers for social benefits (including housing and financial assistance).

The statement pointed out that the government plans to cancel such benefits for those who "have the right to work and are capable of being self-sufficient but choose not to work, or those who break the law." (Translated by Lin Xiaoxuan)

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