Receiving asylum support is a right, but it is also a responsibility. Once people can contribute and repay the generosity of the British people, we expect them to do so.
Shabana Mahmood: “Receiving asylum support is a right, but it is also a responsibility. Once people can contribute and repay the…”
On the recordJune 30, 2026
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Shabana Mahmood
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Emphasizing the responsibility of asylum seekers.
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