Dominic Raab ‘open-minded’ about allowing asylum seekers to work in UK

Justice secretary says move could help people waiting for claims to be processed to make a contribution

Dominic Raab, the new justice secretary, has said he would be open-minded" about allowing asylum seekers to work to help tackle the UK's labour shortage.

In what would be a major departure for the government, the former foreign secretary said such a move would allow people waiting for their claims to be processed to integrate and make a positive contribution to the UK.