Rayner criticises visa rules proposals ahead of Labour conference
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has publicly criticized proposed government visa rule changes that would extend the wait time for permanent residency for foreign workers. Rayner argues that these changes are unfair to those who moved to the UK under previous expectations.
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Internal cabinet disagreement on immigration policy highlights political tension within the current government.
Image source, Getty Images/ AFP via Getty Images By Harry Farley , Political correspondent and Harry Sekulich Published 13 minutes ago Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has said she is concerned about Labour's proposals to change visa rules, which would make it harder for foreign workers to secure permanent residency in the UK.
In an interview with the Times , external ahead of Labour's annual conference, Rayner questioned Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plans, saying they are unfair because they "change the goalposts".
Under the proposals, most migrants would have to wait 10 years to qualify for residency - instead of the current five - while foreign workers on health and social care visas would face a 15-year wait.
Mahmood said the government would make a decision on the immigration overhaul by the end of the year.
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