The Tories and Reform UK said the proposals are designed to see off public anger over migrant hotels but are nothing more than 'tinkering at the edges' of the asylum system.

The Home Secretary told of how it was 'completely unacceptable' delays in the appeals process left failed asylum seekers in the system for years.

The government would establish a new and independent body, with the aim of hearing cases more quickly.

Yvette Cooper promised to take measures to slash the backlog and move migrants out of hotels

The Tories and Reform UK said the proposals are designed to see off public anger over migrant hotels but are nothing more than 'tinkering at the edges' of the asylum system.