Overview
- Shabana Mahmood set out faster removals, a streamlined appeals system and a shift to roughly 30 months of temporary protection in place of indefinite leave, with returns when countries are deemed safe.
- The Home Secretary emphasized limited new safe routes that could expand only once small‑boat crossings are brought under control.
- Reports of plans to seize asylum seekers’ assets drew backlash, and Mahmood ruled out confiscating jewellery after earlier briefings suggested it.
- At least nine Labour MPs were reported to oppose the package, as analysts said the approach closely mirrors earlier Conservative measures that failed to stop Channel crossings.
- Kemi Badenoch and Helen Whately said Conservatives will back tougher border steps but argued implementation will be hampered by legal challenges unless the UK leaves the ECHR.