Labour considers talks with Taliban over deporting failed Afghan asylum seekers

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Labour is considering restarting deportation flights to Afghanistan for the first time since the Taliban seized power in 2021.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed that ministers are closely monitoring efforts by European countries to engage with Taliban officials over potential returns.Sweden has announced it will lead talks on behalf of the EU, with a summit expected in Brussels this summer where Taliban representatives could attend.When asked about direct engagement with the Taliban, Ms Mahmood said: "We are monitoring very closely what is happening in terms of other countries… whether that's European partners or others and conversations they are having with other countries including Afghanistan." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Any deportations would focus on Afghan nationals convicted of crimes in Britain, as well as those whose asylum claims have been rejected.Home Office sources said the move forms part of a wider review of countries previously deemed too dangerous for...

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