Home secretary facing criticism over plans to double route to settlement from five to 10 years

Former deputy PM cites immigration reform as key concern during speech in which she challenged Starmer's leadership

The reforms, which are a central pillar of the government’s agenda and form a key part of Labour’s plan to win back votes from Reform UK, were dubbed ‘un-British’ by Angela Rayner

Home secretary facing criticism over plans to double route to settlement from five to 10 years

Once again, Labour backbenchers are pushing back against government plans – this time, the home secretary’s proposed changes to the rules about settled status. Sean O’Grady looks…