Starmer sets out plans for tackling mounting asylum claims amid hotel protests

Sir Keir Starmer is implementing a new strategy to address the rising number of asylum claims in the UK, including the establishment of independent bodies to expedite the appeals process, which currently has a backlog of 106,000 cases. Amid increasing protests against migrant hotels, the Home Secretary announced plans to introduce legal requirements for quicker decision-making on asylum cases, aiming to reduce costs and alleviate community tensions.

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