Tories would bar benefit-claim migrants from settling in UK
Migrants on work visas who claim benefits will be barred from settling indefinitely in the UK, under Kemi Badenoch's first major policy announcement as Tory leader. Badenoch said the period before migrants can apply for indefinite leave to remain - which paves the way for British citizenship - should be extended from five to 10 years.
Tories vow to ban permanent residence for migrants on benefits
Migrants would be blocked from obtaining indefinite leave to remain in the UK if they have claimed benefits or used social housing, under a new policy unveiled by the Conservative as they seek to blunt the threat posed by the rightwing Reform UK party.
Will the Tories really kick out low-paid migrants?
We must do something. This is something. Therefore, we must do this. It is hard when analysing the new Conservative party immigration policy not to be put in mind of this ancient political joke.
Tories pledge to kick out low-paid and unemployed migrants from UK
The Conservatives have pledged to kick out low-paid and unemployed migrants from the UK. Arguing that citizenship should only go to people who have shown "a real commitment" to Britain, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch urged the Government to make it harder for immigrants to secure permanent residency or a UK passport.
Tories pledge to expel low-paid and unemployed migrants from UK
The Conservative leader’s revised stance comes after she conceded in November her party had “got it wrong” on immigration. A day later, prime minister Keir Starmer accused the Tories of an “open borders experiment” following the release of figures showing net migration had soared in recent years.
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Tories would kick out low-paid migrants
Jobless and low-paid migrants would be barred from settling indefinitely in the UK under the first major Conservative policy ...
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