Reform would suspend asylum system for parliamentary term if in government

Reform UK has proposed suspending the UK's asylum system for a complete parliamentary term if they were to take office. All new asylum applications would be rejected, while existing ones would be voided, and claimants would be marked for deportation. The asylum tribunal system would be abolished, and over 90,000 people with pending appeals would face deportation.

No humanitarian protection or refugee status would be granted. Labour's chairperson criticized the plan as a sign of desperation, while Conservative shadow home secretary claimed it copied their party's policies. Liberal Democrat and the Conservatives have also proposed reforms to the asylum system. Reform plans to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights and repeal the Human Rights Act, disapplying the 1951 Refugee Convention.

Party leader Nigel Farage stated that the UK faces a national security emergency and cannot accept asylum seekers without knowing their numbers or potential threats. Home Office staff overseeing asylum claims would be reprioritised to review and overturn previous refugee grants. Reform aims to pressure other countries for deportation, applying further sanctions if necessary.