News · 20 March 2026
Labour MPs Revolt Over 10-Year Residency Plan
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People hoping for permanent UK residency might soon face a longer wait. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood proposes increasing the standard wait for permanent UK residency from five to ten years, with refugees potentially facing waits of up to 20 years under a tiered system. Over 100 Labour MPs, led by Tony Vaughan, signed a letter opposing these reforms, raising concerns about fairness and a potential parliamentary rebellion.
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