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Radio Scotland,17 Nov 2025,28 mins

Will Labour's asylum shake-up spark another revolt?

Scotcast

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood (pictured) wants to make sweeping changes to the UK's asylum system. Labour MP Chris Murray, a former chair of The Refugee Survival Trust, tells us why the reforms – controversial among many in his party – are justified. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode was hosted by Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart. Get in touch: [email protected]

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