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Labour plans to water down foreign worker residency rules

Shabana Mahmood, a Labour MP, indicated that the party intends to soften proposed tighter residency rules for foreign workers. She told the Labour conference that her own migrant background makes her committed to fairness in the immigration system. The indication signals a potential shift in the party's approach to immigration policy.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 September 2026 at 6:50

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