"Reform said the mass deportation would save 234bn, though the figures come from a Centre for Policy Studies report that has been withdrawn because of a dispute over the numbers. The thinktank has said its costs should not be used. Farage has said Reform will scrap indefinite leave to remain, which is open to people who have worked and lived in the UK legally for five continuous years, and their dependants."
"Reform UK would scrap that settled status and would make non-citizens continue to apply for visas with new high salary thresholds of about 60,000, according to the Times. That would be a considerable increase on the current skilled worker visa, which requires people to earn 41,700 a year. Those visas would not allow the people who have them to access NHS services or benefits and would require advanced English, with strict new limits on whether spouses or family members could join."
Reform UK plans to eliminate indefinite leave to remain and rescind settled status for people who have lived and worked in the UK for five continuous years, requiring affected individuals to reapply for visas. Proposed visas would impose high salary thresholds around £60,000, bar access to NHS services and benefits, demand advanced English, and restrict family joining. A Centre for Policy Studies estimate claimed £234bn savings but the report was withdrawn and its figures are disputed. The changes would affect tens of thousands, creating uncertainty for legally settled families and workers.
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