Cabinet split widens as minister refuses to back Shabana Mahmood’s immigration plans
Summary
A disagreement has grown within the UK cabinet about Shabana Mahmood’s plan to increase the time foreign workers must wait to gain permanent residency from five to 15 years. Some ministers, including energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, have not clearly supported the plan, while others have criticized it, leading to calls for possible changes.Key Facts
- Shabana Mahmood proposed extending the wait for foreign workers to claim permanent residency in the UK from 5 years to 15 years.
- Miatta Fahnbulleh did not directly endorse the 15-year wait in a recent interview but said immigration reforms should be compassionate and based on contribution.
- Fahnbulleh supports reforming the immigration system but avoided saying she fully backs the longer waiting time.
- There has been criticism from other Labour Party members and ministers, including Angela Rayner, who opposes the plan.
- Some MPs fear the longer wait will harm community integration and worker retention, especially in care jobs.
- The proposal may be changed after government consultation to avoid division within the ruling party.
- The government says the immigration system is broken and needs reform to ensure settlement is earned and not automatic.
- Officials say no final decision has been made yet, and the policy is still under review.
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