Denmark’s immigration policy is ‘hardcore’ – and the UK is copying it | ITV News

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Denmark’s immigration policy is ‘hardcore’ - and the UK is copying it | ITV News

The UK government appears to be copying the Danish approach to immigration — but what does that really mean and how strict is it?

Denmark’s immigration policies mean the number of approved asylum seeker applications, barring the 2020 pandemic, have hit a 40-year low.

So as the Labour party attempt to fight off competition from Reform, they’re proposing a new approach.

But with MP Clive Lewis describing the approach as ‘hardcore’, will Labour scare off base voters by delivering on their promise?

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Date: November 18, 2025