Starmer open to offshore asylum processing; PM rethinks immigration policies

theguardian.com

Keir Starmer considers processing asylum seekers offshore as part of UK immigration policy rethink. PM open to idea after EU summit, but returns deal distant. Focus on tackling gangs and securing borders. UK aims to cooperate with Europol. Over 10,000 crossed the Channel this year. Labour exploring offshore processing to reduce crossings. Criteria include deterring new asylum seekers, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with international law. Refugee charities criticize the idea as "immoral."


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