Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has revealed that the UK is in talks with several countries to establish 'return hubs' for failed asylum seekers.
These hubs would be located overseas and would process individuals whose asylum claims have been rejected in the UK, particularly those who are resisting deportation or lack proper documentation. The move is part of a broader effort to streamline the deportation process and address challenges in removing failed asylum seekers from the UK. Starmer has not disclosed which countries are involved in the discussions.
The plan marks a significant shift in the UK's approach to immigration and asylum policy.
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UK in talks on return hubs for failed asylum seekers
The UK is in talks with other countries to set up overseas "return hubs" for failed asylum seekers, Sir Keir Starmer has said on his first official visit to Albania. The prime minister said the government had begun discussions about sending asylum seekers abroad for processing after their claims had been rejected in the UK.
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