Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plans

"Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to double the length of time that it will take for migrants to gain indefinite leave to remain (ILR) or permanent residency in the UK in most cases from five to 10 years. Care workers and refugees would have to wait longer. The Home Office has said these changes do not require legislation and therefore would not need to be put to a vote."

"Labour MPs opposed to the government's immigration reforms are threatening to expose the party's divisions by forcing a symbolic vote in Parliament unless ministers back down. The Home Office has had 200,000 responses to its consultation on the reforms and is still considering how to apply the changes to those already in the UK."

"Folkestone MP Tony Vaughan, who sent a letter signed by 100 colleagues to the home secretary expressing opposition to the changes, told the BBC that transitional arrangements would not be enough to overcome objections. He said the MPs' concerns were more 'fundamental' and the government should not proceed with any of the rule changes to ILR."

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to extend the time required for migrants to gain indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK from five to ten years in most cases, with care workers and refugees facing even longer waits. The Home Office claims these changes do not require legislation and therefore no parliamentary vote is necessary. However, Labour MPs opposed to the reforms are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a non-binding symbolic vote to highlight their concerns. Around 100 MPs, led by Folkestone MP Tony Vaughan, have signed a letter expressing opposition. The Home Office received 200,000 consultation responses and is considering transitional arrangements that might reduce waiting times for existing migrants, though opponents argue such measures are insufficient and the government should abandon the changes entirely.

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