Asylum Backlog Soars to 44,000 Years Under Labour, Taxpayers Foot Millions

Waiting times for asylum court appeals have reached an astonishing 44,000 years since Labour took power, a new report reveals. This colossal backlog, costing taxpayers millions, persists despite pledges to tackle illegal immigration.

The UK’s asylum system is in crisis, with 38,866 claims currently awaiting resolution. The average wait for an appeal judgment has stretched to 14 months over the last two years, highlighting a system overwhelmed and inefficient.

The Staggering Scale of Failure

To clear the existing 38,866 asylum claims would take an estimated 44,000 years. This timeframe stretches back to a period before the English Channel existed and mammoths roamed Britain, illustrating the monumental scale of the problem.

This figure does not even include the over 87,000 appeals against failed asylum applications submitted up to April this year, further compounding the backlog and the strain on public resources.

Politicians React to Unacceptable Delays

“This is a totally inefficient system. Until we get out of the European Convention on Human Rights we won’t be able to change it. It’s bad enough Labour’s taking us back to the 70s — but the ice age is another level. It’s a bad use of taxpayers’ cash. The reason we’ve so many activist lawyers is they know backlogs give years of work.”

— Sir Alec Shelbrooke, Conservative MP

Sir Alec Shelbrooke’s comments underscore the frustration felt by many over the system’s failures and the perceived exploitation by “activist lawyers.” The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has proposed replacing asylum judges with an independent appeals body, but the core issue of lengthy waits remains.

• The total backlog for asylum court appeals has reached 44,000 years under Labour’s watch.
• There are 38,866 asylum claims currently awaiting resolution, with an average appeal judgment wait of 14 months.
• Immigration and asylum appeals cost British taxpayers £80 million annually.
• London’s Taylor House faces a 10,888-year backlog, while Manchester Piccadilly has 7,412 years.
• A 70 per cent year-on-year increase in appeals to failed asylum claims occurred despite Labour’s promises to smash gangs.

What This Means for Britain

This spiralling asylum backlog translates directly into higher taxes and reduced public services for working British families. Every penny spent on these fruitless claims and endless appeals is a penny not invested in our NHS, schools, or local infrastructure.

The economic impact is clear: £80 million annually is siphoned off to manage a failing system. This is money that could be boosting our economy, creating jobs, or easing the cost of living crisis gripping the nation.

Politically, this represents a profound failure of governance and a broken promise to control our borders. The repeated inability to address this crisis erodes public trust and demonstrates a pattern of incompetence from those in power.

If this continues, Britain faces an unsustainable future where our resources are drained, our borders remain porous, and our sovereignty is undermined. The time to act is now, before the system collapses entirely.

This unsustainable crisis demands immediate action. Share if you believe Britain deserves better and demand answers from your MP.

Source: GB News | Breaking Brexit News