On the recordJune 30, 2026
Asylum support is a right, but it is also a responsibility.
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Shabana Mahmood
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukAsylum support is a right, but it is also a responsibility.
Home Secretary on new asylum bill measures.
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That’s why we’re doubling the number of NCA officers, because we know that this is the work we need to do in order to secure our border.
My goal as Home Secretary is to rebuild the public's confidence and thereby ensure we can continue providing protection to those in need today and for generations to come.
The 1971 Act provided protections for long-term UK residents but should not be used as a bar against removal in cases like that of Shabir Ahmed.