UK Plans 20-Year Asylum Wait, Checks Audi Ownership First

UK Plans 20-Year Asylum Wait, Checks Audi Ownership First
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KEY POINTS

  • •The UK Home Secretary announced a 20-year mandatory wait for asylum seekers before permanent settlement rights.
  • •Alex Norris, Minister for Border Security and Asylum, denied that the policy labels asylum seekers as cheats or illegals.
  • •The British taxpayer funds billions annually for asylum support, who emphasized asset contributions from claimants with cars or overseas income.
  • •An example given was an asylum seeker receiving ÂŁ800 monthly from abroad while owning an Audi, expected to financially contribute.

In a jaw-dropping 2025 policy update, UK Home Secretary mandates asylum seekers endure a 20-year wait for permanent settlement rights—because patience truly is a virtue. Border Security Minister Alex Norris, on the 'Today' show with Nick Robinson, firmly denied that this screams 'asylum seekers are cheats.' Interestingly, the British taxpayer shells out billions yearly for asylum support, but if you’re flaunting an Audi or getting £800 monthly from abroad, better dig into your wallet, please! Apparently, owning an e-bike might just be the luxury sin that triggers a financial contribution. So much for a quick welcome—this is more like a marathon with a suspicious car inspector on hand.

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Source: Theguardian | Published: 11/17/2025 | Author: Andrew Sparrow