RLegal Solicitors · Regent Street, London · Est. 2002
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Once known for his liberal views on immigration, since returning to government, Andy Burnham’s stance seems to have hardened somewhat. For starters, he has kept Shabana Mahmood in place as Secretary of State for the Home Office. Andy Burnham’s publicly stated position on “earned settlement” has been nuanced rather than outright opposition. The Labour government’s…
David Robinson ·
Introduction to Reform UK’s Immigration Plans Reform UK has proposed significant changes to the current immigration policy, specifically targeting the pathway to permanent settlement. If successful in the upcoming election, the party intends to eliminate the option for migrants to obtain indefinite leave to remain after residing in the UK for five years. This proposal…
David Robinson ·
The tone of the Labour Party manifesto is somewhat different to that of the Conservatives or Reform. Whilst having the objective of reducing net migration, Labour acknowledge that people who come to the UK to work make a substantial contribution to the UK economy, its public services, and local communities. Reform of the Points…
David Robinson ·
Despite immigration being only the fourth most important issue in the forthcoming election, (behind the cost of living crisis, health, and the economy in general (Yougov.co.uk)), it is very much a central tenet of the Conservatives offering to the voters. Responding to record immigration figures for 2023, the Government has come out swinging. It…
David Robinson ·
After initially introducing us to the phrase “managed migration” in 2002, the Labour Party has today repeated its manifesto commitment to reduce net migration to the UK through controlling illegal immigration and managing a reduction in lawful immigration through reducing reliance on overseas labour. In her speech to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool…
David Robinson ·
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