Blunkett calms asylum critics
Press Review 12 June 2002
Government avoids asylum revolt
News Article 11 June 2002
The home secretary has avoided an asylum showdown with Labour rebels.
Blunkett to tackle asylum loophole
News Article 9 June 2002
David Blunkett is set to close a loophole in the law exploited by asylum seekers as part of a tough review of refugee legislation.
Blunkett unveils plans for fast-track deportation
News Article 30 May 2002
Plans for the fast-track deportation of failed asylum seekers have been attacked as "clear nonsense".
Asylum plans condemned by Red Cross
News Article 28 May 2002
The Red Cross has warned against government proposals for large asylum centres in rural areas.
Home Office attacks CRE chief
Press Review 17 May 2002
Government unveils location of asylum centres
News Article 14 May 2002
The government has announced plans to establish three controversial "asylum villages" each housing up to 750 immigrants and asylum seekers.
Blunkett plans asylum crackdown
News Article 12 April 2002
The home secretary, David Blunkett, has set out new plans to crack down on illegal immigrants and employers who hire labour on the black economy.
Blunkett's statement on immigration
News Article 7 February 2002
The full text of home secretary David Blunkett's statement in the Commons on the nationality, immigration and asylum white paper.
Blunkett unveils immigration policy 'for the real world'
News Article 7 February 2002
Home secretary David Blunkett has come under fire over "deeply offensive" comments on arranged marriages.
'Biometric' asylum ID card unveiled
News Article 31 January 2002
The government has unveiled a new high-tech "biometric" registration card for asylum seekers.
Blunkett answers asylum critics
News Article 15 November 2001
David Blunkett has defended "radical and fundamental" reforms to the asylum system in a speech to the Refugee Council.
Blunkett's asylum statement in full
News Article 29 October 2001
Asylum migration and citizenship - the home secretary's statement to the House of Commons October 29 2001
'Smart' ID cards for asylum seekers
News Article 29 October 2001
Asylum seekers will be issued with high-tech ID cards as part of sweeping immigration reforms announced by David Blunkett on Monday.
