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New asylum policies making homeless refugees “targets for the far right”

Labour’s abrupt return to the 28-day move-on period is pushing vulnerable people into rough sleeping and exposing them to fraud and abuse.

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Nov 25, 2025
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“More people at risk of destitution and even sleeping on the streets.” Stock image from: Unsplash

The government’s decision to halve the time limit for newly accepted refugees to leave Home Office accommodation is driving people into homelessness and exploitation, according to migrant rights campaigners and homelessness charities.

It comes as Labour adopt…

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