Nigel Farage’s ‘half‑baked’ immigration plan sparks backlash as Reform UK pushes sweeping welfare cuts
23 Sep 2025Reform UK’s new immigration scheme would scrap indefinite leave to remain and bar non‑citizens from benefits, forcing visa renewals every five years. Mayor Sadiq Khan and other politicians have slammed the plan as unrealistic and harmful to families and the economy. Critics say the party can’t even name the salary threshold, and cost estimates have been muddied by a CPS statement. The proposal, if implemented, would tighten language tests, raise residency periods and tighten family reunification rules, affecting thousands of legal residents.
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