Mahmood signals rethink on migrants' right to remain
Summary
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has indicated she may change plans to make it harder for foreign workers to get permanent residence in the UK. She aims to balance fairness for migrants who come legally and for British citizens, with no final decision made yet.Key Facts
- Mahmood suggested increasing the time for most migrants to qualify for permanent residence from 5 to 10 years.
- Health and social care visa holders might have to wait 15 years, and those on benefits longer than 12 months could wait 20 years.
- Labour MPs, including Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, and trade unions have criticized the proposals.
- Mahmood said reforms should be fair to migrants legally in the UK and British workers, especially young people.
- No final changes to immigration rules have been made; Mahmood is outlining her guiding principles.
- A Conservative spokesperson said Mahmood gave in to pressure and criticized the plan for being unfair to taxpayers.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the reforms need to find the right balance after consultation.
- Mahmood also mentioned reopening a scheme to resettle refugees in the UK.
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