The UK Labour government has suspended new refugee family reunion applications, sparking heated debate. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the pause is “temporary” while new rules are drawn up for next year.

Under current rules, refugees can bring their partners and children under 18, but the rising number of applications has put pressure on housing. Critics, including Safe Passage and the Refugee Council, argue the move gives in to far-right pressure and risks pushing desperate families toward smugglers.

The suspension comes as anti-immigration protests grow across England, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer promising to accelerate the closure of asylum hotels. What do you think, strict control or unfair crackdown?