Is the UK’s Asylum System Fit for Purpose?

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Asylum seekers now make up one in ten of all migrants coming to the UK each year but just one in sixty of those that leave. This week, The Times is looking at the myriad problems with Britain’s asylum system, from Labour’s policies to how previous governments have failed to fix the crisis. What is there left to try? #asylumseekers #migration #bordercrossing This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Matt Dathan, home affairs editor, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Olivia Case. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Jordan Bardella: UK and France must ‘regain control of Channel’ Further listening: Can Reform reset at conference? Clips: ITV, The I Paper, The Daily Express, 5 News, GB News, TalkTV, SKY, France 24, Channel 4, DWS News. Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The S

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