August 02, 2025

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'This plan means migration will fall – that’s a promise'

'This plan means migration will fall – that’s a promise'

Summary

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced new rules aiming to reduce migration to the UK. These plans include requiring English tests for visa applicants and a 10-year wait before migrants can apply to settle in the UK.

Key Facts

  • Keir Starmer is the Prime Minister of the UK.
  • He promised a decrease in migration to the UK.
  • The new rules are detailed in a document called a white paper.
  • The immigration system will be "tightened up" to address issues Starmer describes as "broken."
  • All visa applicants and their adult dependants will need to take English tests.
  • Migrants will need to wait 10 years before they can apply to settle in the UK.
  • The proposed changes are based on months of research conducted by officials.

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