# Shabana Mahmood accused of hardening immigration plans for 200,000 successful asylum applicants

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/shabana-mahmood-accused-of-hardening-immigration-plans-for-200000-successful-asylum-applicants/
- Published: 2026-11-05T13:10:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T13:23:27+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/05/shabana-mahmood-accused-hardening-immigration-plans-200000-successful-asylum-applicants
- Topics: Politics, World

## Key points

- Refugees may face up to 30 years before settlement.
- About 200,000 cases could be reviewed every 30 months.
- The Refugee Council says earlier assurances have been undermined.

## Summary

Shabana Mahmood is facing criticism over immigration proposals that could make some refugees wait up to 30 years to settle in the UK. The Refugee Council says the plans contradict earlier assurances that the extended wait would apply only to people who were not recognised as refugees.

A group of about 200,000 people who had been told they could seek indefinite leave after five years may instead receive temporary permission reviewed every 30 months. The Home Office says there has been no policy change since last year’s proposals, while the Refugee Council warns that repeated renewals could create prolonged uncertainty for refugees and additional processing costs.

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