Why does the UK want to copy Denmark's stringent immigration policies?

"The United Kingdom's government plans to copy Denmark's controversial immigration policies a move resisted by some Labour leaders. The United Kingdom's government is considering an amendment to immigration rules modelled on Denmark's controversial policy amid pressure from the far-right groups, who have attacked the Labour government over the rising number of refugees and migrants crossing into the country. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood last month dispatched officials to study the workings of the Danish immigration and asylum system, widely considered the toughest in Europe."

"The officials are reportedly looking to review the British immigration rules on family reunion and limit refugees to a temporary stay. list of 4 itemsend of list The Labour government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been under immense pressure amid growing public opposition to immigration and the surge in the popularity of the far-right Reform UK, which has centred its campaign around the issue of immigration."

Officials were sent to study Denmark's immigration and asylum system, widely viewed as the toughest in Europe, with proposals to mirror its approach. Proposals include tougher family reunion rules and restricting refugees to temporary stays. Denmark has pursued increasingly restrictive measures over two decades, aiming to reduce asylum seekers, including barring family reunions for residents in areas classed as parallel societies where non-Western populations exceed 50 percent. The Labour administration under Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense political pressure from rising public opposition and the popularity of Reform UK, with border crossings and Channel boat arrivals prompting new bilateral agreements with France.

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