Indefinite Leave to Remain Proposed Changes
2026-06-08
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The MP referred to a consultation on changes to indefinite leave to remain and the need for reforms. The question was prompted by concerns over fiscal impacts, particularly with regard to individuals using visas as a route to life on benefits.
When she plans to implement her proposed changes to indefinite leave to remain. In January 2025, I urged the Government to act on indefinite leave to remain, to prevent the fiscal calamity of locking in the Boriswave. I thank the Ministers for their movement in that regard. It is important that we are transparent with the public about who is using visas as a route to a life on benefits, so can the Minister provide an estimate of the number and proportion of individuals holding ILR who are currently in receipt of universal credit?
As of January 2026, 222,000 people with ILR were actively claiming universal credit.
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The MP referenced a consultation on changes to indefinite leave to remain and the need for reforms. The question was prompted by concerns over fiscal impacts, particularly with regard to individuals using visas as a route to life on benefits.
When she plans to implement her proposed changes to indefinite leave to remain.
Living in this country permanently is a privilege, one that should be earned, not granted by default. We are currently analysing 200,000 consultation responses, and we expect to introduce major reforms in the autumn.
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