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Home secretary to reveal plans changing visa rules for Britain

Home secretary to reveal plans changing visa rules for Britain

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Shabana Mahmood is set to announce reforms to legal migration paths in the Commons today after a massive public consultation. Ministers previously considered extending the wait for indefinite leave to remain up to 15 years, drawing heavy criticism from cabinet ministers like Angela Rayner. The changes arrive as political opponents accuse the government of yielding to internal pressure on immigration policies.

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