Summary
The UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, plans to introduce stricter conditions for migrants aiming for permanent settlement in the UK. Migrants would need to show they contribute to society by meeting conditions like speaking English well, having no criminal history, and volunteering. Mahmood's proposals contrast with those of Reform UK, which suggests replacing the current system with reapplying visas every five years.
Key Facts
- Migrants need to meet new conditions to get permanent settlement in the UK.
- The conditions include learning English to a high level, having no criminal record, and volunteering.
- The current period to apply for indefinite leave is five years, but Labour plans to extend it to 10 years.
- Reform UK proposes replacing indefinite settlement with visas needing renewal every five years.
- Labour leaders say the proposal highlights differences with Reform UK’s approach to immigration.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized Reform UK's policy on migrants as "racist" and "immoral".
- Mahmood emphasized "fair migration" and community contribution in her speech.
- Labour's conference focuses on contrasting their immigration stance with Reform UK.
