Downing Street refused to commit to a flagship immigration policy set out by the home secretary after former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner criticised the proposal in a major challenge to Sir Keir Starmer’s authority.
The prime minister’s official spokesperson said the government is “considering responses” to a Home Office consultation into the proposals to reform indefinite leave to remain (ILR), repeatedly refusing to reaffirm Sir Keir’s commitment to the policy, which would extend the length of time migrants must wait for permanent residence.
