Early day motion · EDM 351 · 11 Jun 2026

Indefinite Leave to Remain changes

Tabled by Mr Will Forster (Liberal Democrat) 30 signatures

The motion

That this House notes with grave concern the proposed reforms to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) contained within the Government’s White Paper; further notes with particular concern the proposed blanket retrospective application of ILR, which violates the fundamental British values of fairness and respect; regrets that this measure would negatively affect thousands of individuals and families who have already made significant financial and social contributions to the United Kingdom based on existing immigration rules; acknowledges the need for controlled immigration but is nevertheless concerned that these reforms to ILR risk damaging the UK’s global competitiveness and being disruptive for UK businesses; and therefore urges the Government to rule out the blanket retrospective application of new Immigration Rules.