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Shabana Mahmood: “This approach means those in need of protection arrive with the consent of communities and with the financial support of…”

On the recordJuly 14, 2026
This approach means those in need of protection arrive with the consent of communities and with the financial support of their sponsor, and not the taxpayer.
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Shabana Mahmood
Labour Party

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Shabana Mahmood explains her approach to asylum.

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