Starmer facing fresh challenge as Labour MPs condemn asylum plans

Plans expose significant divisions within party as angry backbenchers vow to force changes to hardline proposals

Keir Starmer is facing another major challenge to his authority as angry Labour MPs vowed to force changes to new hardline migration measures that would bring an escalation in the deportations of children and families.

The policies, which include the possibility of confiscating assets from asylum seekers to contribute to costs, have caused significant divisions within the party with some MPs accusing their colleagues of not taking seriously public anger about illegal migration and asylum.