U.K. PM Burnham Backs Principle of ‘Earned Settlement’ in Immigration Rules

U.K. PM Burnham backs principle of ‘earned settlement’ in immigration rules

An increase in the baseline qualifying period for settlement, from 5 of 15 years had been proposed by U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as part of a draft “earned settlement” immigration overhaul last year, during the Keir Starmer administration

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Ms Mahmood claimed it would cost £10billion to support low-wage or unemployed migrants if they are given indefinite leave to remain.

Rayner signals Mahmood will weaken Labour's immigration crackdown

Ms Mahmood, the Home Secretary, has fronted plans to make migrant workers wait longer before they can settle in Britain permanently.

UK Prime Minister Backs Principles of Immigration Reforms

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has backed the principles of immigration reforms proposed by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, amid speculation that political opposition could force changes to the plans. According to reports, he was asked whether he supported extending the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain from five to 15 years for some migrants. […]