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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell and Kate Devlin

Farage vows to axe indefinite leave to remain and ban migrants’ benefits access

Nigel Farage has said Reform UK would end the right of migrants to apply for permanent residency in the UK after five years, and force those who already have settled status to reapply for a new, stricter visa.

The Reform UK leader wants to abolish indefinite leave to remain (ILR), for which migrants can currently apply after five years, and force them to renew their visa every five years.

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