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Labour Rebels Block Mahmood’s 10-Year Indefinite Leave Proposal

8/17/2026

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood proposed doubling the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years.
Labour MPs rebel, saying the plan breaches a post-Windrush promise to publish impact assessments.
The Work Rights Centre, a charity aligned with the rebels, said Mahmood broke the promise and created a gap.
The Home Office said a November consultation closed after over 200,000 responses and will publish an impact assessment.

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood proposed doubling the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years.
Labour MPs rebel, saying the plan breaches a post-Windrush promise to publish impact assessments.
The Work Rights Centre, a charity aligned with the rebels, said Mahmood broke the promise and created a gap.
The Home Office said a November consultation closed after over 200,000 responses and will publish an impact assessment.