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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced sweeping reforms to the UK asylum system, sparking debate across Parliament.
Key proposals include deporting families whose asylum claims are rejected - even with children - and converting refugee status into a temporary one, extending the path to permanent residence from five to twenty years.
The government argues current rules create "perverse incentives" for asylum seekers to bring children.
While some Labour MPs are uneasy, especially over child deportations, many also recognise public frustration with illegal immigration.
The reforms will require legislation, setting the stage for heated votes in Parliament.
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