# Rayner suggests Labour may soften proposed migrant residency changes

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/angela-rayner-signals-shabana-mahmood-will-weaken-labours-immigration-crackdown-after-she-led-revolt-against-un-british-reforms/
- Published: 2026-10-25T11:49:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-25T12:07:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16237087/Angela-Rayner-signals-Shabana-Mahmood-weaken-Labours-immigration-crackdown-led-revolt-against-British-reforms.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Business, Markets, UK, World

## Key points

- Rayner expects a fairer version of Labour’s settlement reforms.
- Proposals could extend the wait for permanent residency to 15 years.
- Mahmood is considering more than 200 consultation contributions.

## Summary

Angela Rayner has indicated that the Government’s proposed changes to permanent residency for migrants may be softened after opposition from Labour MPs, including her own criticism of the plans as “un-British” and a breach of trust. She said Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood would produce a fair system that recognises migrants’ contributions to public services while addressing taxpayers’ concerns.

The proposals included extending the wait for indefinite leave to remain from five years to as long as 15. A Government consultation received more than 200 contributions, and Mahmood is expected to set out revised plans after considering them. Rayner praised Mahmood’s work on reducing legal and illegal immigration; Andy Burnham backed the principle that permanent residency should be earned, while Conservative Chris Philp accused Rayner of dictating migration policy.

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