The UK Labour government, led by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, has unveiled stringent asylum and immigration reforms inspired by Denmark's policies to curb irregular migration and reduce societal division.The reforms extend the waiting period for permanent residence from five to up to 20 years for migrants arriving after 2021 and impose temporary asylum status with asset seizure possibilities to offset public costs.Critics including Tony Vaughan, Nadia Whittome, and Andy Burnham describe the policies as harsh and divisive, while Spain's Pedro Sánchez contrasts by advocating a pro-immigration stance emphasizing economic growth and moral obligation.