- Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the reopening of the UK Resettlement Route in partnership with the United Nations.
- The scheme will prioritise the most vulnerable refugees, including Afghan women and Palestinians, with the first arrivals expected this year.
- Mahmood stated the capped and controlled process aims to fulfil international obligations while deterring small boat crossings.
- She emphasised that upcoming migration reforms will strike a balance between fairness for legal migrants and British citizens.
- During her Labour conference speech, Mahmood also condemned masked racists and rising antisemitism, stressing that safety is vital for a fair society.
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