scotianbadboy

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Andy Burnham suggests asylum seekers, including small boat migrants, should be allowed to work in Britain while their claims are being processed. The Greater Manchester Mayor described the current ban as “absurd” and said people should not be left sitting around unable to work for months or even years. He told the BBC: “We should let people work. It is absurd that we have people sitting around not able to work while their claims are being processed. Of course they should be able to work.” Burnham argued the change would reduce pressure on the benefits system and help fill widespread labour shortages across the UK. The current Home Office rule prevents most asylum seekers from working until they have waited at least 12 months for a decision on their claim. Small boat arrivals are particularly affected because many of their claims take far longer to process. What do you think? is he barking mad?