"Asylum for people genuinely fleeing persecution will always remain the mark of decent, compassionate countries. But controlling who comes here is an essential task of government and is what the public rightly demands. That's why we are both taking practical action to fix the asylum system. Denmark has led the way here, with tough but fair reforms which have delivered results."
"The current asylum framework was created for another era. In a world with mass mobility, yesterday's answers do not work. We will always protect those fleeing war and terror but the world has changed and asylum systems must change with it. Today, millions are on the move not only because their lives are in danger, but because they want a better future."
Trust in government to confront migration challenges underpins social cohesion and must be maintained. Irregular migration is a central issue requiring responses proportional to its scale. Asylum protection for those fleeing persecution remains non-negotiable, while governments must control who enters to meet public expectations. Denmark implemented tough but fair asylum reforms, achieving the lowest asylum grants in 40 years (excluding 2020). The UK has increased removals, tied settlement to integration and contribution, and seeks international coordination. Existing asylum frameworks are outdated amid mass mobility. Systems must protect genuine refugees while ensuring communities do not bear unsustainable change.
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