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Labour MPs Challenge Controversial Immigration Policy Changes

3/10/2026

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Labour MPs have raised concerns about the government's immigration policy changes for people nearing settlement.
Alex Norris (Home Office minister) acknowledged consultations on transitional protections, noting more than 200,000 responses.
Dame Meg Hillier (Labour MP) cited constituents’ worries about starting the visa process anew.
Chris Philp (Shadow home secretary) criticized a pilot offering up to £40,000 to failed asylum seekers to leave, while Norris defended it as cost-effective.

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Labour MPs have raised concerns about the government's immigration policy changes for people nearing settlement.
Alex Norris (Home Office minister) acknowledged consultations on transitional protections, noting more than 200,000 responses.
Dame Meg Hillier (Labour MP) cited constituents’ worries about starting the visa process anew.
Chris Philp (Shadow home secretary) criticized a pilot offering up to £40,000 to failed asylum seekers to leave, while Norris defended it as cost-effective.