Starmer facing backlash from Labour MPs over ‘cruel’ asylum reforms

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The controversial plans to tackle the asylum system have been likened to the policies of far right activist Tommy Robinson

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Sir Keir Starmer and his home secretary are facing an angry backlash over their plans to toughen up Britain’s asylum system, with Labour MPs describing the new rules as “repugnant” and “performatively cruel”.