Asylum seekers
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What Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are saying about immigration
feature Conservative leadership rivals have both outlined plans to crack down on illegal migrants
By The Week Staff Published
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Why is Britain still bound to the European Court of Human Rights?
Today's Big Question Boris Johnson hints that UK will seek to quit Strasbourg court after it blocks first Rwanda flight
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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What is the church’s role in politics?
Talking Point Archbishop of Canterbury doubles down on criticism of the government's Rwanda plan
By The Week Staff Published
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‘The Navy shouldn’t be tasked with refloating Boris Johnson’s sinking ship’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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‘Pray to stay’: Church of England facing questions over asylum seeker conversions
Why Everyone’s Talking About Tory MP vows to launch investigation into apparent ‘loophole’ in system
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The child refugees disappearing from Home Office hotels
In Depth Revelation comes after charities and officials warned ministers over safety
By The Week Staff Published
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How is Priti Patel toughening up the UK’s asylum system?
Today's Big Question Migrants arriving through illegal routes to be denied right to settle under plans aimed at curbing people-smuggling
By Sorcha Bradley Last updated
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Instant Opinion: Donald Trump ‘sealed his fate with women’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 29 October
By The Week Staff Published
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Priti Patel in leak showdown with Foreign Office over offshore asylum plans
Speed Read Home secretary’s asylum seeker plans leaked to discredit her, allies claim
By Arion McNicoll Last updated
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Everything you need to know about Boris Johnson’s offshore migrant detention plans
In Depth Flurry of leaks reveal government is considering a series of ideas to reform asylum screening
By Joe Evans Published
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Four things we know about the European Union’s new migrant plan
Speed Read Member states are split over new pact aimed at ending migration disputes
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Why everybody’s talking about Home Office failings on immigration
In Depth House of Commons inquiry launched after record number of migrants attempted to reach UK shores
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Instant Opinion: ‘British hypocrisy to blame’ for migrant deaths
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 24 August
By The Week Staff Published
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Tory MPs demand overhaul of ‘not fit for purpose’ asylum system
In Depth Newly formed Common Sense Group of politicians urges Boris Johnson to ban refugees from ‘safe’ countries
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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