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Will Labour's asylum shake-up spark another revolt?

Will Labour's asylum shake-up spark another revolt?

Update: 2025-11-17
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood (pictured) wants to make sweeping changes to the UK's asylum system.

Labour MP Chris Murray, a former chair of The Refugee Survival Trust, tells us why the reforms – controversial among many in his party – are justified.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode was hosted by Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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Will Labour's asylum shake-up spark another revolt?

Will Labour's asylum shake-up spark another revolt?

BBC Radio Scotland