Minister says Mahmood’s migration policy will ‘prolong integration’
Summary
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh expressed concerns that Shabana Mahmood’s proposed migration policy could make it take longer for immigrants to settle and feel part of the community. The policy would increase the time needed to gain permanent settlement, especially affecting refugees and some workers, but Fahnbulleh later clarified her remarks to better reflect her views.Key Facts
- The government plans to increase the time required for indefinite leave to remain from 5 years to 10 years.
- Refugees could face a settlement process taking up to 20 years with reviews every 30 months.
- Some jobs, like care workers, may get special exceptions to the new rules.
- Fahnbulleh said longer waits for settlement could delay community integration.
- Other officials, like Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, have spoken out against the proposed changes, particularly for care workers.
- Fahnbulleh, who came to the UK as a refugee, supports an immigration system that balances control with recognizing migrants’ contributions.
- Fahnbulleh called for a immigration debate with more compassion and less division.
- The government has not yet released a final response to the public consultation on the migration proposals.
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