The UK government is eyeing Denmark’s strict immigration model as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood prepares a major immigration and asylum system overhaul.

Inspired by Denmark’s approach, the UK may tighten family reunion rules and introduce temporary asylum stays to discourage illegal migration. Mahmood sent Home Office officials to Copenhagen to study how Denmark cut asylum approvals to a 40-year low.

However, the move has divided Labour MPs some praise it as pragmatic, while others call it too harsh and “far-right inspired.” With Channel crossings rising and pressure from Reform UK, this shake-up could mark a turning point in Britain’s immigration policy debate.