Shabana Mahmood: Racism, Asylum and Me

NOV 20, 202549 MIN
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

Shabana Mahmood: Racism, Asylum and Me

NOV 20, 202549 MIN

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<p>Why is the Home Secretary warning against leaving space for "darker forces"?</p><p>Shabana Mahmood sits down with Nick off the back of announcing sweeping changes to the asylum system in the UK.</p><p>Why did she decide to quote explicit racial abuse in the House of Commons? And how does she intend to avoid "ceding the territory of asylum to the far right"?</p><p>The Home Secretary reflects on how her Muslim faith plays a part in her job and sense of public service. And she reflects on the "humiliation" of the Downing Street briefing chaos.</p><p>Producer: Daniel Kraemer Research: Chloe Desave Sound: Ged Sudlow and Hal Haines Editor: Jonathan Brunert</p>