Shabana Mahmood softens immigration plans in face of cabinet backlash
Summary
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood revised proposed settlement rules after opposition from cabinet ministers, Labour MPs and unions. Most care workers earning above £25,000 could apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years, while other groups face longer waits, including some refugees who may have to wait at least 30 years.Key Facts
- The revised proposals replace the planned 15-year route for workers in occupations below degree level with a 10-year route, subject to strengthened requirements and possible faster routes.
- An estimated 146,000 care workers and 136,000 dependants could qualify for settlement after five years.
- About 100,000 skilled workers, including butchers and chefs, would face a 10-year wait.
- Workers earning over £125,000 could qualify after three years; some workers earning over £50,271 and certain public-service workers could qualify after five years.
- People who enter the UK in breach of immigration rules would face at least 20 years before applying for settlement.
- Some refugees who enter by small boat and rely on public funds could face a minimum 30-year wait; people arriving through designated safe and legal routes are excepted.
- The Home Office published its response to a consultation on the settlement proposals on Monday.
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