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Labour MPs Rally Against Controversial Migrant Settlement Extension

2/12/2026

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Labour MPs and union leaders oppose Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan to extend migrant settlement to ten years (up to 15 for low-skilled).
Over 100 MPs have signed a letter urging a pause on the reforms, and Mahmood defends the policy.
Critics say the reforms are "un-British" and could lead to worker exploitation, noting the social care crisis has 110,000 vacancies.
The public consultation ends on February 12.

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Labour MPs and union leaders oppose Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan to extend migrant settlement to ten years (up to 15 for low-skilled).
Over 100 MPs have signed a letter urging a pause on the reforms, and Mahmood defends the policy.
Critics say the reforms are "un-British" and could lead to worker exploitation, noting the social care crisis has 110,000 vacancies.
The public consultation ends on February 12.