Asylum Seekers Using Taxpayer-Funded Taxis Despite Labour's 'Urgent Review'

Taxpayers' cash still used to pay for taxis migrants take to doctors despite Labour promising 'urgent review'

Migrants are still able to travel in taxpayer-funded taxis to the doctors despite Labour pledging an urgent review months ago.Shabana Mahmood was asked to look into the issue back in September. However, the Home Office has admitted the review has not concluded.The Home Secretary launched an investigation after the BBC revealed an asylum seeker had been driven 250 miles to visit a GP, costing £600.The broadcaster asked the Government how much it …

Asylum seekers using taxpayer-funded taxis despite Labour's 'urgent review'

Asylum seekers continue using taxpayer-funded taxis for medical appointments two months after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood promised an urgent review into it.

U.K. To End ‘Golden Ticket’ For Asylum Seekers In Huge Policy Overhaul

The United Kingdom is significantly reforming its asylum policy to tighten control, reduce illegal migration, and reshape the rights of asylum seekers. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is under pressure from the surging popularity of the anti-immigrant Reform UK party, announced the reforms late on Saturday. The new policy evoked mixed emotions across the country.  Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood announced plans to end the U.K.’s ‘golden ticke…