LABOUR IN CHAOS! 200,000 GRANTED SETTLEMENT — AND THE IMMIGRATION ROW IS DEEPENING! Nearly 200,000 people were granted settlement in Britain in the year to June. Labour is considering extending the waiting period for indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years, but the plan remains unfinalised. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces growing opposition from Angela Rayner, trade unions and Cabinet colleagues. Mahmood warns that 1.6 million people could qualify for settlement between 2026 and 2030, potentially costing taxpayers £10 billion over their lifetimes. While the Conservatives face criticism for previous migration policies, Labour is struggling to agree on reforms. Will internal divisions derail the government’s immigration plans, or can Labour deliver its promises?
Official figures show a sharp rise in indefinite leave to remain grants while the government’s planned extension of the qualifying period remains undecided amid internal party pressure. The delay keeps the existing five-year route open for those already in the system. Home Office statistics for the year ending June 2026 record 199,628 grants of settlement…
