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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Anahita Hossein-Pour

Calls to reform family visa rules as Brits face being split up from partners

A British father-to-be has spoken out against the UK’s family visa rules, describing the experience as making him feel like a "second-class citizen" for falling in love with someone not from the UK. David Todd, 33, says he feels "completely helpless" due to the current policy.

Mr Todd is urging the government to reform the system, specifically calling for the abolition or reduction of the Minimum Income Requirement (MIR). This controversial threshold dictates the earnings British citizens must demonstrate to bring their non-UK partners to the country, a policy currently under review by ministers.

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