Flagship immigration and asylum reforms clear first Commons test

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the measures would ‘strengthen UK border security’ although concerns were raised by some Labour MPs and the Tories.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said ‘the purpose of this Bill is to strengthen UK border security’ — Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said ‘the purpose of this Bill is to strengthen UK border security’ (Lucy North/PA)

By PA Political Staff

February 10, 2025 at 10:56pm GMT

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