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News · 20 April 2026

Reform plans to review 400,000 asylum claims

Reform plans to review 400,000 asylum claims

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Many people could face deportation if Reform UK wins the next general election. The party has vowed to promptly re-evaluate all petitions for asylum submitted since 2021, concentrating on individuals who received asylum, those exceeding their visa duration, or claimants from countries a Reform administration deems secure. This policy would make around 400,000 individuals liable for removal from the UK, according to the party's plans.

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