Elly Baker emphasized the significant challenges asylum seekers face, noting that their limited weekly budget of £8.86 hinders essential activities like attending English classes and health appointments.
The call for travel vouchers is aimed at addressing the hurdles that asylum seekers encounter in accessing vital services, highlighting a broader need for societal integration.
Ms Baker underscored the importance of supporting asylum seekers in their journey towards integration, especially considering that the majority of claims for refugee status are typically granted.
Despite majority support from Labour, Green, and Liberal Democrat groups, the Conservative abstention on the motion reflects a divided political landscape regarding asylum policies in the UK.
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