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tommy robinson The government has welcomed Comprehensive reform of the asylum systemLabor backbenchers became increasingly concerned.
Shabana Mehmood is set to Rewrite how Britain provides asylum to people fleeing conflict And the turmoil with a statement in the House of Commons on Monday – insisting a major overhaul was needed because “the pace and scale of change has destabilized communities”.
home office Bill for reforms has been given, Inspired by the tough approach adopted by Denmark, It is being called “the biggest change to the asylum system in modern times.”
Welcoming the proposals, the far-right activist posted on social media: “The Overton Window has been destroyed, well done patriots.”
The Overton Window refers to the spectrum of views on public policy and social issues that are considered acceptable by the general public at a given time.
Earlier this year, Robinson led the Unite the Kingdom rally in London, at which Elon Musk criticized “uncontrolled immigration”. Twenty-three people were arrested and 26 police officers were injured. More than 150 reports of anti-Muslim hatred were given to the Tell Mama charity, which monitors the issue, in the seven days following the march.
On Monday, Ms Mahmood insisted her plans could unite “a divided country” and fix the asylum system, after a Labor MP branded them “dystopian”.
Speaking during Home Office questions in the Commons on Monday, Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome said: “There have been reports over the last few days of Denmark-style policies which are dystopian.
“It is shameful that the Labor Government is dismantling the rights and protections of people who have suffered unimaginable trauma. If we are running for our lives would we want to be treated this way? Absolutely not.
“How can we adopt such obviously cruel policies? Is the Home Secretary proud that the Government has sunk so far that it is now being praised by Tommy Robinson?”
The Home Secretary replied: “I am disappointed by the nature of my friend’s question. I hope she will look at the details of the reforms, and I have said before on these matters that we have a problem, which we have a moral duty to fix, our asylum system is broken.
“Breaking down that asylum system is causing tremendous division throughout our country.”
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman declined to say whether he was pleased or not that Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, welcomed the reforms, insisting the proposals were “common sense plans to restore control and order at our borders.”
Asked whether the Prime Minister was pleased Robinson welcomed the plans, the official told reporters: “For too long the UK has lived with a broken asylum system… The broken system undermines trust and leaves genuine refugees stuck in limbo, which is not fair to anyone involved.
“This government is fixing the mess we inherited”.
Asked whether Sir Keir was pleased with the support from the far right, the spokesman said: “As I say, the public can tell that the pace and scale of illegal migration is out of control, unfair and placing enormous pressure on communities. We are an open, tolerant and liberal country, but we must restore order and control.
“These are comprehensive and common-sense plans to restore control and order at our borders.”
It comes amid growing concern over the plans from Labor backbenchers, with Tony Vaughan urging the government to “re-think” the proposals.
He warned that “the rhetoric around these reforms promotes the same culture of division that has seen racism and abuse rise in our communities”.
He said, “The idea that recognized refugees need to be deported is wrong. We absolutely need immigration controls. And where they decide to control asylum, we should welcome and integrate, not create permanent limbo and separation.”
Meanwhile, Stella Creasy branded the plans “demonstrative cruelty” that would be “counterproductive to integration and the economy”.
“It doesn’t have to be like this – there is a better way forward rooted in Labor values that also ensures control over our borders,” he wrote in the Guardian.