LABOUR MPs opposed to the government’s changes to the indefinite leave to remain scheme (ILR) are threatening a symbolic vote against the measures in hopes ministers will reverse course.Campaigners welcomed the move today to challenge Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s plans to double the required length of stay in Britain for migrants to obtain permanent residency.For most cases, it will bring the minimum period of time needed from five to 10 years, and certain groups such as care workers and refugees would be forced to wait longer.

LABOUR MPs opposed to the government’s changes to the indefinite leave to remain scheme (ILR) are threatening a symbolic vote against the measures in hopes ministers will reverse course.

Campaigners welcomed the move today to challenge Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s plans to double the required length of stay in Britain for migrants to obtain permanent residency.

For most cases, it will bring the minimum period of time needed from five to 10 years, and certain groups such as care workers and refugees would be forced to wait longer.

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