JUST IN: IMMIGRATION U-Turn Looms as Labour Revolt Erupts Against Starmer’s Crackdown

Описание: Keir Starmer's sweeping immigration reforms are facing serious opposition from within Labour's own ranks. Over 100 Labour MPs have signed a private letter urging the government to rethink proposals described as the most drastic tightening of immigration law in a generation. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plans include doubling the settlement qualifying period from five to ten years, with low-paid workers such as nurses waiting up to 15 years for indefinite leave to remain, whilst high earners above £120,000 qualify after just three years. A £40,000 voluntary departure scheme and refugee reassessments every 30 months have also been announced. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner publicly labelled the proposals "un-British," accusing the government of moving the goalposts on migrants already living in the UK. With approximately 1.6 million people potentially affected and local elections approaching, Downing Street has hinted at a possible U-turn, leaving Labour's immigration policy in significant disarray.
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