Nigel Farage is set to announce a major shift in Britain’s immigration policy, which aims to make hundreds of thousands of legal migrants reapply for visas under stricter rules. According to The Telegraph, the Reform UK leader will demand higher salaries and better English proficiency from migrants holding permanent residency. The plan would also prevent foreign nationals from accessing the UK's welfare system, claiming it could save £234 billion over each migrant’s lifetime.

 

Zia Yusuf, Reform's policy chief, explained that the process would be phased to avoid business chaos, potentially resulting in many people losing their settled status. The initiative particularly targets migrants referred to as the "Boriswave," who entered the UK with Boris Johnson's post-Brexit policies. Farage's concern is that these individuals may soon gain indefinite leave to remain (ILR), which he believes could have "catastrophic" effects on the NHS and welfare systems.

 

The proposal involves eliminating ILR within the first 100 days if Reform UK gains power, replacing it with visas that have more stringent conditions. Critics argue this could impact businesses that rely on foreign labor for affordability. Reform suggests an "Acute Skills Shortage Visa" to address job shortages, with employers required to invest in training UK workers as well.

 

The government has not released figures on the number of migrants with ILR, but settlement grants increased by 18% last year, now totaling over 160,000. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer’s migration agreement with France has faced criticism, with net migration numbers still above pre-Brexit levels. Businesses express concern over potential labor shortages, although Reform asserts the need to end reliance on unskilled migration.

 

Businesses may face challenges due to the proposed changes, yet Reform believes it’s necessary to control what they view as an "endless welfare dependency." The government is considering extending the qualification period for claiming benefits from five to ten years, as part of broader immigration reforms. As Reform UK prepares for upcoming elections, this policy approach aligns with their broader political strategy.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• Nigel Farage proposes reapplying for visas with stricter requirements.
• The plan includes blocking migrants from accessing welfare benefits.
• Potential impacts on business and economy spark criticism

 

Related News:  London Protests: Rival Anti-Migrant Demos Draw Thousands 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Express 2025-09-21

 

 

 

The clown climbs back on his one and only pony.

 

12 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

 

Nigel Farage is set to announce a major shift in Britain’s immigration policy, which aims to make hundreds of thousands of legal migrants reapply for visas under stricter rules. According to The Telegraph, the Reform UK leader will demand higher salaries and better English proficiency from migrants holding permanent residency. The plan would also prevent foreign nationals from accessing the UK's welfare system, claiming it could save £234 billion over each migrant’s lifetime.

 

Zia Yusuf, Reform's policy chief, explained that the process would be phased to avoid business chaos, potentially resulting in many people losing their settled status. The initiative particularly targets migrants referred to as the "Boriswave," who entered the UK with Boris Johnson's post-Brexit policies. Farage's concern is that these individuals may soon gain indefinite leave to remain (ILR), which he believes could have "catastrophic" effects on the NHS and welfare systems.

 

The proposal involves eliminating ILR within the first 100 days if Reform UK gains power, replacing it with visas that have more stringent conditions. Critics argue this could impact businesses that rely on foreign labor for affordability. Reform suggests an "Acute Skills Shortage Visa" to address job shortages, with employers required to invest in training UK workers as well.

 

The government has not released figures on the number of migrants with ILR, but settlement grants increased by 18% last year, now totaling over 160,000. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer’s migration agreement with France has faced criticism, with net migration numbers still above pre-Brexit levels. Businesses express concern over potential labor shortages, although Reform asserts the need to end reliance on unskilled migration.

 

Businesses may face challenges due to the proposed changes, yet Reform believes it’s necessary to control what they view as an "endless welfare dependency." The government is considering extending the qualification period for claiming benefits from five to ten years, as part of broader immigration reforms. As Reform UK prepares for upcoming elections, this policy approach aligns with their broader political strategy.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• Nigel Farage proposes reapplying for visas with stricter requirements.
• The plan includes blocking migrants from accessing welfare benefits.
• Potential impacts on business and economy spark criticism

 

Related News:  London Protests: Rival Anti-Migrant Demos Draw Thousands 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Express 2025-09-21

 

 

 

"with net migration numbers still above pre-Brexit levels." 

Well, that's the result of the Brexit. And who was favoring that? Farage.

Obviously he can't remember.

"Reform UK leader will demand higher salaries and better English proficiency from migrants holding permanent residency"

Well, give them education from day ONE, later a job and let them pay taxes.

Force them all to become Christians!

8 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Force them all to become Christians!

Last time I checked it was "Christians ' who were after my money  They also wore suits and ties  .

 

 

Amazing the ideas, the plans you can come up with when there's not a snowball's chance in hell of actually having to implement them.

 

 

9 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The clown climbs back on his one and only pony.

 

 

 

It is amazingly effective though amongst the hard of thinking..........he's seen Trump do it.

 

 

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Amazing the ideas, the plans you can come up with when there's not a snowball's chance in hell of actually having to implement them.

 

 

Be careful!

Trump got in!!!

23 minutes ago, DezLez said:

Be careful!

Trump got in!!!

 

I think he stands an outside chance......we are not immune when you consider our own cohort of MAGAs.

9 hours ago, CharlieH said:

which aims to make hundreds of thousands of legal migrants reapply for visas under stricter rules.

 

 

Are these not the migrants we want, need and have encouraged to come to the UK?

 

Strange way to treat th.......oh wait....this Farage.....Look at me I being nasty to immigrants......what a total moron.

9 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Amazing the ideas, the plans you can come up with when there's not a snowball's chance in hell of actually having to implement them.

Yeah, you're right, it'll end up as ethnic cleansing and mass murder all round, the result socialists always achieve.  

4 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

the way sodalists always achieve.  

The man down the local pub is a sodalist. I never knew.

Nige does have a point though,  British welfare benefits for British people only,  may just be a vote winner.

As a bod who still pays his UK income tax, might just get my vote...

First they came for the illegal migrants.. 

 

Nationalism is always a progressive disease.

 

I wonder how many Thai spouses of forum members are, at least for the time being, enjoying Indefinite leave to remain’.

 

 

1 hour ago, brianburi said:

The man down the local pub is a sodalist. I never knew.

Nige does have a point though,  British welfare benefits for British people only,  may just be a vote winner.

As a bod who still pays his UK income tax, might just get my vote...

Policy and outcome are not the same thing.

 

Britain needs immigrants to work, pay taxes and fund the welfare benefits and social programs that Britain’s aging population rely on.

 

Not least of all the state pension and care of the old.

 

Perhaps, at least older voters, might want consider who’s going to provide the care they need in old age before voting for Farage and his one trick pony show.

 

11 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Amazing the ideas, the plans you can come up with when there's not a snowball's chance in hell of actually having to implement them.

 

 

 

You might want to check the polls.

 

Weren't you sure Kamala was going to win? 😃

 

Probably thought Britain would vote Remain as well.

 

Reform will be the next government and if they have any sense they will implement this policy. It sounds marvellous. 

29 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Policy and outcome are not the same thing.

 

Britain needs immigrants to work, pay taxes and fund the welfare benefits and social programs that Britain’s aging population rely on.

 

Not least of all the state pension and care of the old.

 

Perhaps, at least older voters, might want consider who’s going to provide the care they need in old age before voting for Farage and his one trick pony show.

 

 

That old myth.😆

 

You'll be telling us they're all doctors and engineers next. Sent from heaven to save Britain from itself. 

 

Diversity is our greatest strength. Britain was built by immigrants etc. 😃

 

Load of nonsense. We have over a million unemployed. We don't need any more, especially ones with unknown backgrounds and completely different cultures who need taxpayers to train and house them in hotels for years on end. 

29 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Policy and outcome are not the same thing.

 

Britain needs immigrants to work, pay taxes and fund the welfare benefits and social programs that Britain’s aging population rely on.

 

Not least of all the state pension and care of the old.

 

Perhaps, at least older voters, might want consider who’s going to provide the care they need in old age before voting for Farage and his one trick pony show.

 

"Briton needs immigrants to work, pay taxes..." there lies the problem the current deluge are illegal, unskilled who are milking the system and leaving zero funds for the NHS and other services.

22 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The clown climbs back on his one and only pony.

 

He is not a clown, like Hitler, Mao, Stalin they know exactly what they need to do to gain power.

 

Farage has tapped into concerns held by large swathes of the British population, same groups ignored by the Tories and Labour elites for far too long, this is what helped create the recruiting ground for Farage.

 

Farage to me is an opportunist/populist individual who says and promises what people like to hear.

Unknown agendas are privatisation of the NHS, larger armed forces via 'National Service' (Children born in the UK to immigrants must serve), street protests will rival the 'Poll Tax', more conflict with the EU, UN and human rights etc, etc.

 

Though he does have some good ideas he will be the proverbial bull in a China shop.   Any power he has should be in a coalition in the House of Commons to stop any wild excess that only troops with live ammo on the streets could control. 

It is going to be interesting how Labour and Tories will be trying to appear more Reformist/Right wing than 'Reform' at the next election.

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

That old myth.😆

 

You'll be telling us they're all doctors and engineers next. Sent from heaven to save Britain from itself. 

 

Diversity is our greatest strength. Britain was built by immigrants etc. 😃

 

Load of nonsense. We have over a million unemployed. We don't need any more, especially ones with unknown backgrounds and completely different cultures who need taxpayers to train and house them in hotels for years on end. 

Not a myth Jonny:

 

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7783/

 

https://migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/briefings/migrants-in-the-uk-labour-market-an-overview/

2 hours ago, Farage said:

"Briton needs immigrants to work, pay taxes..." there lies the problem the current deluge are illegal, unskilled who are milking the system and leaving zero funds for the NHS and other services.

This topic isn’t about illegal immigrants, it’s about Farage’s proposals to end ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’.

 

 

3 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Policy and outcome are not the same thing.

 

Britain needs immigrants to work, pay taxes and fund the welfare benefits and social programs that Britain’s aging population rely on.

 

Not least of all the state pension and care of the old.

 

Perhaps, at least older voters, might want consider who’s going to provide the care they need in old age before voting for Farage and his one trick pony show.

 

 

The statistics say (according to ChatGPT etc):

 

"Record number of 1.6m migrants in Britain not working are costing taxpayer £8bn a year"

 

I guess that many of these unemployed immigrants are dependants of the (skilled) immigrant who is working.  That doesn't make economic sense.

 

I assume the ECHR 'Right to a family life' rule is how these dependants can legally come to the UK. If you want a family life, stay with your family in your home country....

In order for Farage to return immigrants to France, France has to agree. Good luck with that.

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

This topic isn’t about illegal immigrants, it’s about Farage’s proposals to end ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’.

 

 

 

   This topic isn't about that .

This topic isn't about Farage’s proposals to end ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’.

   Would you like to read to article to find out what this thread is about, or would you like me to explain it to you ?

   

   Hint : stricter rules

13 minutes ago, tmd5855 said:

He is not a clown, like Hitler, Mao, Stalin they know exactly what they need to do to gain power.

 

Interesting you choose those 3.

 

Why not mention Starmer? The ultimate liar/misleader. 

 

13 minutes ago, tmd5855 said:

 

Farage has tapped into concerns held by large swathes of the British population, same groups ignored by the Tories and Labour elites for far too long, this is what helped create the recruiting ground for Farage.

 

Yes, when people have voted for less immigration for decades and constrantly been betrayed by governments with more immigration, they get angry. 

 

13 minutes ago, tmd5855 said:

 

Farage to me is an opportunist/populist individual who says and promises what people like to hear.

Unknown agendas are privatisation of the NHS, larger armed forces via 'National Service' (Children born in the UK to immigrants must serve), street protests will rival the 'Poll Tax', more conflict with the EU, UN and human rights etc, etc.

 

NHS is unfit for purpose, I'd abandon it to fund tax cuts. Put money in people's pockets for health insurance. 

National service is a great idea. Especially for immigrants or children of them. Maybe we'd end up with less Axel Rudakubana's. 

No need for conflict with the EU, just maximum distance from them.

And yes, leave the ECHR immediately.
Farage's policies are spot on. 

 

13 minutes ago, tmd5855 said:

 

Though he does have some good ideas he will be the proverbial bull in a China shop.   Any power he has should be in a coalition in the House of Commons to stop any wild excess that only troops with live ammo on the streets could control. 

It is going to be interesting how Labour and Tories will be trying to appear more Reformist/Right wing than 'Reform' at the next election.

 

Kemi Badenoch has already said the Tories are to the right of Reform. But like Labour, they are a busted flush. 

4 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Policy and outcome are not the same thing.

 

Britain needs immigrants to work, pay taxes and fund the welfare benefits and social programs that Britain’s aging population rely on.

 

Not least of all the state pension and care of the old.

 

Perhaps, at least older voters, might want consider who’s going to provide the care they need in old age before voting for Farage and his one trick pony show.

 

I tend to agree, Farage always reminds me of the dude in Minder, today in the Grudian,  John Crace nicely sums up his speech from yesterday....

58 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   This topic isn't about that .

This topic isn't about Farage’s proposals to end ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’.

   Would you like to read to article to find out what this thread is about, or would you like me to explain it to you ?

   

   Hint : stricter rules

This topic isn't about Farage’s proposals to end ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’.

 

 

Farage's concern is that these individuals may soon gain indefinite leave to remain (ILR), which he believes could have "catastrophic" effects on the NHS and welfare systems.

 

The proposal involves eliminating ILR within the first 100 days.

39 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

NHS is unfit for purpose, I'd abandon it to fund tax cuts. Put money in people's pockets for health insurance. 

You obviously didn’t think that through Jonny.

 

How is a tax cut to the millions on low incomes going to be sufficient to fund health insurance?

 

But to be fair, as someone who’s told us you are “self insured” you might have no idea how much health insurance costs.

 

I recommend you back the NHS for the day when you discover how much health care costs. A ticket home to nanny os always an option.

 

 

2 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

This topic isn't about Farage’s proposals to end ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’.

 

 

Farage's concern is that these individuals may soon gain indefinite leave to remain (ILR), which he believes could have "catastrophic" effects on the NHS and welfare systems.

 

The proposal involves eliminating ILR within the first 100 days.

 

 

 

"The proposal involves eliminating ILR within the first 100 days if Reform UK gains power, replacing it with visas that have more stringent conditions"

3 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

This topic isn't about Farage’s proposals to end ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’.

 

 

Farage's concern is that these individuals may soon gain indefinite leave to remain (ILR), which he believes could have "catastrophic" effects on the NHS and welfare systems.

 

The proposal involves eliminating ILR within the first 100 days.

Farage never presents credible accounts to back his claims.

1 minute ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

 

 

"The proposal involves eliminating ILR within the first 100 days if Reform UK gains power, replacing it with visas that have more stringent conditions"

This topic isn't about Farage’s proposals to end ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’.

 

 

You do know what eliminate means?