Mahmood defends overhaul of 'out of control' asylum system
Published: 11/17/2025

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood defended the overhaul of the country's asylum system, describing it as "out of control." The changes include making refugee status temporary, introducing capped safe and legal routes, and ending guaranteed housing support for asylum seekers. While some Labour MPs criticized the plans as "dystopian," the Conservatives cautiously welcomed the measures. Mahmood emphasized the need to restore order and control over borders to address the crisis effectively.



