UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson defended the new Labour party asylum reforms, insisting they would create a “fair system” despite widespread internal and external concerns. The overhaul includes making refugee status temporary and subject to review, a policy critics argue will leave asylum seekers in a perpetual state of limbo and hinder integration. Acknowledging the discomfort over the forced removal of families with children, the government maintains the action is necessary to enforce rules and maintain public confidence in the system.
November 20 2025. independent.co.uk