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Right wing UK politicians clash over asylum seekers

Published 14 November 2026 · europe

Today we look at what a very public row between the Conservative’s Chris Philp and Reform’s Zia Yusuf tells us about UK politics. They were

Today we look at what a very public row between the Conservative’s Chris Philp and Reform’s Zia Yusuf tells us about UK politics. They were both in Piddington to oppose the government’s plans to create an asylum centre there.

Instead they ended up opposing each other. And, Laura’s been talking to Alan Milburn of Milburn review fame. He explains how he’s going to recommend changing how the government spends money on supporting young people who are out of work or training.

Alex Zatman, who advised Liz Kendall when she was work and pensions secretary gives us a former insider’s take. For the latest news download the

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