How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?

Published: 11/18/2025
How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?
The UK government is facing Labour backlash over its asylum plans to offer rejected families incentives to return or face deportation. The proposed reforms aim to address the exploitation of family ties by asylum seekers to avoid removal. Labour MPs are questioning the treatment of children in the deportation process and the potential impact on vulnerable asylum seekers, sparking debate within the party. The legislation's fate rests on the extent of opposition within Labour and broader public sentiment towards illegal immigration policies.