Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has fiercely criticised Reform UK's immigration proposals, labelling them "immoral" and "extreme" and suggesting Nigel Farage used a "dog whistle" to appeal to racists. Reform UK's controversial plans include abolishing indefinite leave to remain and requiring migrants with settled status to reapply for stricter visas. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has also described Reform’s policy as racist, although Chancellor Rachel Reeves said that voters can support Reform without being racist themselves. Mr Farage accused Sir Keir of insulting those who advocate for reduced migration, while Reform's Zia Yusuf defended the party’s policy as reasonable.Labour also announced its own immigration reforms , requiring migrants to demonstrate societal contribution, English proficiency and a clean criminal record, to secure residency in the UK. In fullNigel Farage’s actions ‘worse than racism’, says Mahmood in scathing attackThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The Prime Minister launched a scathing attack on Nigel Farage's party claiming they do not believe in a 'tolerant and diverse' Britain.

Nigel Farage’s party’s proposal would require those who have been granted indefinite leave to remain to re-apply under much stricter rules.

Prime minister says Reform proposal to abolish indefinite leave to remain could ‘tear this country apart’

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Labour MPs and members are relieved to hear him speak so unequivocally, but expect criticism from the right

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PM says immigration proposals could tear country apart as Labour delegates gather for first day of party conference

It comes a day after Keir Starmer branded Nigel Farage’s plans to abolish indefinite leave to remain ‘racist’

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The prime minister had already called Nigel Farage’s proposals immoral — and then his own home secretary announced similar plans on indefinite leave to remain

Shabana Mahmood said Reform’s proposals were ‘immoral’ and ‘extreme’.

Home secretary also tells Labour conference fringe event of the abuse her family have been subjected to recently

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So long as the Reform leader continues to stand up to genuine racists and extremists, his advance to No 10 appears unstoppable

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