I fled Africa to safety in the UK migrant crackdown means I could be sent back'

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"A refugee who escaped political persecution in Africa to safety in the UK fears he could be sent back to his home country under Labour's new migrant crackdown. Shams Moussa has described controversial plans to reform the asylum system, which could see refugees returned to their home nation if they are later deemed safe, as deeply worrying. The 48-year-old, who met King Charles at a humanitarian reception at Buckingham Palace two years ago,"

"On Monday, home secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled her proposed overhaul of the asylum system, claiming that the UK's generosity had made it an attractive destination for those seeking sanctuary compared to other European nations. Describing the current system as out of control, she said she planned to reduce the number of people arriving illegally in Britain and ramp up removals of those with no right to be in the UK."

The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues like reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech while keeping journalism paywall-free and funded by donations. A refugee, Shams Moussa, who fled political persecution in Africa and found safety in the UK, fears possible return under Labour's new migrant crackdown and calls the proposed asylum reforms deeply worrying. Moussa met King Charles at a humanitarian reception and accuses Labour politicians of scapegoating migrants while not taking responsibility for asylum claims. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled plans claiming UK generosity attracted asylum seekers, described the system as out of control and said she would reduce illegal arrivals and ramp up removals; proposals have faced backlash and include cutting the time refugees are initially granted.

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