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flag Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood defended asylum reforms amid racist abuse, citing a broken system and aiming to deter illegal migration.

flag Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she faces frequent racist abuse, including being called a "f****** P***" and told to "go back home," as she defended her government’s sweeping asylum reforms in a Commons debate. flag She described the current system as broken, fueling national division and public frustration, and argued that proposed changes—such as requiring asylum seekers to pay for their own upkeep, extending residency timelines, and strengthening deportation powers—are necessary to restore control, fairness, and border integrity. flag Mahmood rejected criticism that her rhetoric stokes division, stating her personal experiences reflect the real-world consequences of an overstretched system. flag The reforms, inspired by Denmark’s model, aim to deter illegal migration, reduce delays, and uphold the UK’s values of openness while ensuring accountability.

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