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Reform would suspend asylum system for parliamentary term if in government

Reform would suspend asylum system for parliamentary term if in government
BBC News Sunday 11 October 2026, 21:18 UTC 1 min read
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All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.

All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.
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