‘That resentment is real’: Mahmood’s Denmark visit aims to hammer home tough line on immigration

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood visited Denmark to study its strict immigration policies, particularly the Sjælsmark returns centre, which houses individuals awaiting deportation. The visit, which occurred last week, aimed to demonstrate the need for the UK to adopt a similar approach to curb illegal immigration and address public concerns about its impact on public services. Mahmood emphasized the importance of acknowledging public resentment towards the current system and preventing it from escalating. She defended her hardline stance following Labour's defeat in a recent byelection, arguing that the UK public has legitimate grievances about the current immigration system. Denmark's asylum system, even under a left-leaning government, serves as a model for deterring claimants and swiftly deporting those without the right to remain.

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