Woah! How is this question relevant to a consultation on #IndefiniteLeaveToRemain? This seems to me very worrying!

It appears on the second page of the #HomeOffice consultation here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/earned-settlement

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Labour's Proposed Changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain: A Tougher but Balanced Approach

The UK Labour Party has proposed changes to the rules surrounding Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), with the aim of tightening the requirements for migrants seeking to settle in the country. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood outlined plans that would introduce stricter criteria, including higher Englis... [More info]

Labour to introduce tougher requirements for indefinite leave to remain in the UK

The UK’s Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has outlined Labour’s plans to tighten the criteria for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, which currently allows foreign nationals to settle, work, and study in the country. The proposed changes include higher English language proficiency standards... [More info]

Llanelli councillor clashes with Reform and Conservative figures over Nation of Sanctuary policy

Labour councillor Shaun Greaney said comments made by Reform’s Carmarthenshire chair Gareth Beer and former Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies calling for the policy to be scrapped were “morally indefensible”.

The Welsh Government’s Nation of Sanctuary programme was launched to support people seeking refuge, including those displaced by the war in Ukraine. Social Justice Minister Jane Hutt told the Senedd in January 2024 that more than 7,000 Ukrainians had found sanctuary in Wales, with funding used to help them move into longer‑term accommodation and integrate into communities.

At the time, Ms Hutt’s statement was welcomed across the chamber, with Conservative MS Darren Millar posting on X that his party stood “full square behind Ukraine”.

However, earlier this month Mr Davies said the £55 million scheme should be scrapped, while Mr Beer also called for its end during a BBC Wales interview.

“Hypocrisy” claim

Cllr Greaney said:

“The official record shows there was no criticism of the policy from Mr Davies or any other members of the Conservative group at the Senedd when Ms Hutt welcomed the Ukrainians and outlined the measures helping them settle here. It is hypocritical of them now to turn around and take the appalling view they have.”

He added that more than £45 million of the scheme’s cost had gone directly to supporting Ukrainian refugees, and accused opponents of “stirring things up” for political gain.

“What would they and Reform do? Turn away Ukrainians fleeing the horrors of the war inflicted upon them by Putin? Because ending the Nation of Sanctuary policy would mean just that,” he said.

Reform’s position

Reform’s Carmarthenshire chair Gareth Beer, who stood in Llanelli at the 2024 General Election, said the policy was unsustainable and unfair to local people struggling with housing and healthcare.

In a recent interview, he argued:

“If we advertise the fact that people will get free housing, free healthcare and all the rest of it, we’re basically putting up a flag to say come here when our own people can’t get housing, can’t get healthcare, and everything is at the bottom of the league tables.”

Mr Beer said Reform supported helping “genuine asylum seekers” but opposed what he described as “open‑door policies” that acted as a “pull factor” for migration.

Reform UK nationally has pledged to pursue “net zero immigration” and has made scrapping the Nation of Sanctuary one of its key policies in Wales.

Wider debate on refugees

The row comes as a new poll revealed that almost two‑thirds of people in Wales oppose plans to strip Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) from migrants already living here.

The survey found strong resistance to removing ILR from those who hold it, with campaigners pointing to Wales’ reliance on international workers in the NHS, care homes and universities. In Swansea Bay alone, more than 560 internationally educated nurses have been recruited in recent years to fill long‑standing vacancies.

Critics of Reform’s immigration stance say the findings show most people in Wales do not want to see families uprooted or vital staff driven away.

Welsh Government position

First Minister Eluned Morgan has defended the Nation of Sanctuary policy, saying she is “proud” Wales has “given full support to Ukraine, from the moment Ukraine was illegally and brutally invaded by Vladimir Putin”.

She said Wales had offered the “hand of friendship” to those who had lost their homes as a result of Russian aggression.

Conservative response

While Conservatives initially welcomed the policy, some members have since questioned its cost. Last week Mr Millar asked the First Minister to “scrap the wasteful policy and put the people of Wales first”.

The Welsh Conservatives and Reform UK have both argued that the money could be better spent on domestic priorities, though they continue to express support for Ukraine in principle.

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Almost two thirds of people in Wales oppose plans to strip Indefinite Leave to Remain, new poll shows

The poll, conducted nationally with regional breakdowns, found that while the public is divided on whether to stop granting ILR in future, there is strong resistance to taking it away from those who already hold it.

Welsh opposition stronger than UK average

Across Britain, 58% of people said they opposed removing ILR from current holders. In Wales, opposition was even higher, with close to two thirds rejecting the idea. Campaigners say the figures reflect Wales’ reliance on international workers in key sectors such as the NHS, care homes and universities.

Older voters more supportive — despite risks

The survey also revealed that support for Reform’s plans is strongest among over‑50s, even though this age group could face some of the most serious consequences if international staff were discouraged from staying. Hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes across south west Wales rely heavily on migrant workers, and critics warn that scrapping ILR could make it harder to retain the staff needed to care for an ageing population.

Swansea Bay’s reliance on overseas staff

The issue is particularly relevant in Swansea Bay, where the health board has recently completed a major international recruitment drive. Since the programme began, 569 internationally educated nurses have joined local hospitals, filling long‑standing vacancies in areas such as adult acute wards, paediatrics, theatres, cancer services, intensive care, maternity and mental health.

Health chiefs say the influx of permanent staff has eased pressure on existing teams and reduced the need for costly agency cover. A dedicated training hub in Baglan was also established to prepare recruits for UK registration exams, and has since been used to support staff development across Wales.

Lynne Jones, Head of Nursing Education and Recruitment, said the campaign had been vital in addressing shortages: “We have ethically recruited from countries which have surplus nurses, and we are now benefiting from their experience and skills.”

Immigration in Wales by local authority

Latest census data shows the percentage of residents born outside the UK. Despite Reform’s focus on immigration, levels in much of south west Wales remain among the lowest in the country.

By comparison, Cardiff has the highest proportion of foreign-born residents in Wales at 16.5%, while Caerphilly has the lowest at just 2.9%. In Carmarthenshire, where Reform has polled strongly, only around one in twenty residents were born outside the UK.

Party divides

The YouGov poll also highlighted sharp political differences. Reform UK voters were the most likely to back scrapping ILR altogether, with majorities also supporting its removal from current holders. Conservative voters were split, with around half supporting an end to new ILR grants but divided on removing it from those already here. Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green voters were overwhelmingly opposed to removing ILR from existing residents.

Exceptions the public would allow

Even among those who support scrapping ILR, the public favours exceptions for groups such as NHS workers, people married to British citizens, long‑term residents of more than 10 years, and those in full‑time work and paying taxes. Opinion was more divided on Ukrainian refugees, while disabled people unable to work and retired residents were among the groups least likely to be supported for permanent status.

Local impact

The Welsh Government has consistently taken a more welcoming stance on migration than Westminster, stressing the contribution of migrants to public services and the economy. Local councils, including Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, have also played a key role in resettling refugees.

Critics of Reform’s proposals say the YouGov findings show that most people in Wales do not want to see families uprooted or vital staff driven away. Supporters argue that requiring migrants to reapply for visas would give the UK greater control over long‑term immigration.

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We only heard about the UK #eVisa scheme and end of 2024 deadline for paper proofs of residency (e.g. #IndefiniteLeaveToRemain) via word of mouth in the UK Japanese community - a group more likely to be hit than many others because Japan does not allow dual citizenship.

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‘Frightening and frustrating’ move to eVisas risks repeat of Windrush scandal, experts warn | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian
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Bangladesh have said Shamima Begum can't claim Bangladeshi Citizenship so she has been left stateless which is totally against the UN convention on preventing statelessness
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