#asylum-backlog

#asylum-backlog

The UK Statistics Authority has criticized Rishi Sunak for falsely claiming to have cleared the asylum backlog, warning that it could erode trust in the government.

Official statistics show that there are still nearly 100,000 migrants waiting for a decision on their asylum claims, contradicting Sunak's assertion.

The government said it had cleared all legacy asylum claims submitted before June 2022, but statistics confirm that 4,500 cases are still ongoing. [ more ]

Full Fact has called Rishi Sunak's claim that the government has cleared the asylum backlog misleading.

Official statistics show that there are still 98,599 asylum claims waiting on a decision. [ more ]

The statistics watchdog is investigating Rishi Sunak's claims that the government has cleared the asylum backlog

Mr. Sunak was accused of lying after it was revealed that nearly 100,000 migrants are still waiting for a decision [ more ]

Rishi Sunak claimed to have cleared the asylum backlog, but nearly 100,000 cases are still waiting for a decision.

The Home Office data contradicts Sunak's claim, showing a total of 98,599 asylum claims in the system. [ more ]