Yvette Cooper accused of pushing children towards people smugglers by halting refugee scheme

<p>Home secretary under fire over suspension of family reunion system that she said was at risk of exploitation</p><p>Yvette Cooper has been accused of pushing children “into the arms of people smugglers” after halting a scheme allowing refugees to bring their family to the UK.</p><p>The home secretary said the refugee family reunion route was at risk of exploitation and she would temporarily suspend new applications until tougher rules were introduced next year.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/01/yvette-cooper-accused-of-pushing-children-towards-people-smugglers-by-halting-refugee-scheme">Continue reading...</a>