Reform pledges to review all asylum claims since 2021 if it wins power
Summary
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, promises to review all asylum claims made since 2021 and deport about 400,000 people if it wins the next UK general election. Other parties, including Labour, Conservatives, and Liberal Democrats, have criticized Reform’s immigration plans or presented their own measures to control immigration and asylum processes.Key Facts
- Reform UK plans to review all asylum claims from the last five years and deport people granted asylum, overstayed visas, or from countries they consider safe.
- This policy could affect around 400,000 people and lead to large-scale deportations.
- Reform UK also wants to bar arrivals on small boats and leave the European Convention on Human Rights to simplify removals.
- The current Labour government has introduced measures to disrupt human trafficking, reduce asylum hotel stays, and delay indefinite leave to remain.
- Conservatives say Reform is copying their immigration policies but lacks practical detail, promising to deport 150,000 immigrants annually.
- The Liberal Democrats call Reform’s plan impractical and suggest temporary centres to clear asylum backlogs quickly.
- Labour highlights progress in reducing illegal crossings and deporting people without legal rights to stay in the UK.
- Reform’s home affairs spokesman criticized both Tory and Labour governments for allowing illegal immigration to rise.
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