Bassetlaw MP Jo White was one of the political voices featured on BBC Radio 4's Today programme this morning, as the long-running flagship current-affairs show turned its attention to the UK's asylum system and concerns about individuals attempting to game it.
Sharing the appearance on her official Bassetlaw page after the interview, the MP said:
“This morning, I spoke on BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how some people are trying to get around the asylum system.”
— Jo White MP, Member of Parliament for Bassetlaw
A national debate – with a Bassetlaw voice
Asylum policy has been a significant political issue for a number of years, with successive governments announcing new measures to speed up asylum decisions, tackle small-boat crossings in the English Channel, and clamp down on perceived abuses of the system. MPs from all parties have been under pressure from constituents to set out where they stand.
Jo White, who was elected as Labour MP for Bassetlaw at the 2024 general election, represents a constituency that covers Worksop, Retford, Tuxford and the surrounding villages. Her appearance on Radio 4 puts her in the national spotlight on one of the most high-profile policy debates of the year.
What the Today programme is
BBC Radio 4's Today programme has been running since 1957 and is widely regarded as one of the most influential current-affairs slots in UK broadcasting. Running every weekday morning from 6am to 9am, it regularly sets the political agenda for the day and is a key platform for government ministers, opposition frontbenchers and backbench MPs to make their case directly to voters.
Listen back
Listeners who missed the interview can catch up with the full programme via BBC Sounds by searching for “Today” and selecting the 15 April 2026 edition.
Worksop Wire has contacted Jo White's office for further comment and will update this story with any additional detail about her Radio 4 contribution.
