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Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plans
- Labour MPs are threatening to force a symbolic vote against Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's migration reforms, which would double the time for indefinite leave to remain from five to 10 years.
- Former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner called the changes a "breach of trust" earlier this week, while Folkestone MP Tony Vaughan coordinated a letter signed by 100 colleagues citing "fundamental" objections.
- The Home Office received 200,000 responses to its consultation on the reforms; Downing Street sources highlighted the possibility of introducing "transitional arrangements" to reduce the 10-year wait.
- Rebels intend to invoke parliamentary procedures to force a vote in the coming months, though the Home Office stated the changes do not require legislation, rendering any potential vote merely symbolic.
- Despite the internal pressure, a government spokesperson affirmed the position has not changed, while some MPs facing electoral threats from Reform UK warned that backtracking could jeopardize their seats.
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Labour divisions emerge over Mahmood migration plans
LABOUR MPs are considering forcing a symbolic vote in Parliament to show opposition to home secretary Shabana Mahmood’s immigration reforms.The move comes as some MPs warn the plans could expose divisions within the party, the BBC reported.Mahmood has proposed increasing the time required for migrants to gain indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from five to 10 years in most cases. Care workers and refugees would also face longer waits. The Home Off…
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