Reform UK plan to target EU nationals based in Britain ‘absolutely outrageous’
Reform UK has proposed a 'migrants labour levy' and the eviction of overseas nationals from social housing, policies that would also affect EU nationals with settled status. Critics argue these plans violate Brexit-era promises and could trigger diplomatic retaliation.
Why it matters
The proposal represents a significant shift in UK immigration policy that could strain relations with the EU and impact the rights of long-term residents.
Reform UK’s Treasury spokesperson, Robert Jenrick, announcing the party’s ‘migrants labour levy’ in London last week. Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Reform UK’s Treasury spokesperson, Robert Jenrick, announcing the party’s ‘migrants labour levy’ in London last week. Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images Immigration and asylum Reform UK plan to target EU nationals based in Britain ‘absolutely outrageous’ Exclusive: Rights group says Nigel Farage’s party is reneging on promises made during the Brexit referendum campaign
The framing focuses heavily on the 'outrage' of rights groups and the 'betrayal' of promises, reflecting a critical stance toward the party's policy.
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