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The front pages of newspapers on Monday are dominated by the government’s new migration policies in the UK, with various papers focusing on different aspects of the proposals. The Guardian reports that the prime minister is taking a tough stance on migration, especially targeting Reform UK, which saw success in the recent local elections. The new rules will require family members of foreign workers to pass an English language test and will restrict care homes from hiring staff from abroad.
Sir Keir Starmer’s comments on the new immigration rules are highlighted by the i Paper, with the Labour leader emphasizing that migrants must earn the right to settle in the UK, describing it as a “privilege, not right.” This approach is seen as an attempt by the government to shift the narrative away from Reform UK. Similarly, The Times covers the issue, noting that migrants who pay taxes, work in public service, have high-skilled jobs, or volunteer will be prioritized for residency rights, a move criticized by the Shadow home secretary as insufficiently tough on criminal migrants.
According to the Daily Express, under the new crackdown, migrants will have to wait ten years to become British citizens. Additionally, automatic settlement and citizenship after five years of residency will come to an end. The proposal has drawn criticism from the Conservative party, accusing the government of pretending to be strict on the matter. Daily Mail reports the Conservative response, highlighting concerns about the lack of a cap on immigrant numbers and questioning the ways to measure the success of the government’s plans to reduce migration levels.
On a different note, the Daily Telegraph addresses a separate part of the proposed immigration reforms with a focus on closing a migration loophole under the ECHR, allowing courts to grant asylum to illegal migrants. The white paper aims to tighten legislation to prevent foreign criminals from exploiting this loophole. The Sun brings attention to a case involving Trinidadian rapper Bang Em Smurf seeking asylum in the UK, raising questions about the asylum process for foreign criminals
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