Officials are failing to carry out background checks on people applying for British citizenship

The transcript discusses a report highlighting issues with the Home Office's handling of British citizenship applications, where inadequate character checks allowed criminals to gain citizenship. Political figures blame previous governments for these issues, while current officials promise reforms. The report calls for accountability and stricter measures to prevent such oversights in the future.

What was the response of politicians regarding the previous government's decisions?

What is the significance of British citizenship in immigration terms according to the report?