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Labour government to deny UK citizenship to small boat refugees

The UK government, led by the Labour Party, has implemented stricter rules denying citizenship to refugees who entered illegally, effective February 10, 2025.
Advocacy groups, including the Refugee Council, are concerned this change may prevent 71,000 asylum seekers from obtaining citizenship.
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, stated that citizenship should only be granted to those who show a commitment to the UK.
Some Labour MPs, including Stella Creasy, criticized the move, claiming it would create 'second class citizens' for refugees.

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The National

Scottish charities speak out as Labour sneakily change citizenship rules

LABOUR have been accused of defying the UK’s international obligations after covertly changing the rules which govern whether asylum seekers can…

8 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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abc

Refugees in the United Kingdom will be able to stay, but without the possibility of applying for citizenship under the new migration rules

The Labour Government of the United Kingdom has tightened its position on granting British citizenship to refugees who have entered the country by irregular means , particularly those who have crossed the English Channel in small boats. The Ministry of the Interior has updated its guidelines for officials responsible for assessing citizenship applications, establishing that applicants who have made a "dangerous journey" will normally be rejected.

8 days ago·Spain

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EURACTIV

UK to refuse citizenship to refugees arriving via ‘dangerous journey’

Those arriving by small boat or concealed vehicle will be denied citizenship.

9 days ago·Brussels, Belgium

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The Standard

UK toughens stance on undocumented migrants

The British government yesterday said it was toughening immigration rules to make it almost impossible for undocumented migrants who arrive on small boats to later receive citizenship. "This guidance further strengthens measures to make it clear that anyone who enters the UK illegally, including...

9 days ago

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