Illegal migrants in big trouble as Labour’s new update sends shockwaves through them

The Labour government is reportedly considering controversial plans to send failed asylum seekers to detention centers in the western Balkans, more than 1,000 miles away from the UK.

The proposal, which aims to establish “return hubs” in countries like Albania, Serbia, Bosnia, and North Macedonia, is part of a broader effort to crack down on illegal migration and small boat crossings in the Channel. 

Under the plan, migrants who have exhausted all legal routes to remain in the UK would be relocated to these offshore centers. Unlike the Conservative government’s Rwanda scheme, which Labour scrapped last year, the proposed hubs would house asylum seekers in proper detention facilities rather than hotels. 

The policy could also apply to migrants from countries with which the UK does not have returns agreements, such as Afghanistan, Iran, and Somalia, as well as those from “safe” countries like Pakistan, Vietnam, and India. The government believes the threat of relocation could deter dangerous crossings and alleviate pressure on the UK’s asylum accommodation system, where over 38,000 people are currently housed in hotels. 

However, the plan has drawn strong criticism from charities and human rights organizations. Enver Solomon of the Refugee Council called it a “headline-grabbing gimmick,” while Amnesty International described it as a “new low” in Europe’s treatment of migrants. 

The proposals are still in the early stages and are expected to face significant legal challenges if pursued. The Labour Party has yet to comment on the reports. 

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