Asylum seeker on being stateless in Wales

More asylum seekers could be driven into destitution if plans for benefit cuts go ahead, charities have said.

The Welsh Refugee Council and the British Red Cross criticised plans for stricter timescales on allowances and accommodation for failed asylum seekers who have agreed to leave the UK.

Those who do not accept voluntary return are usually not given support.

The Home Office said it could not comment while consultation on the reforms is ongoing.

India Pollock speaks to one asylum seeker who describes what it is like to be stateless.