On the recordJuly 13, 2026
It has been settled government policy since last summer, in fact, that the qualifying period will rise from five years to ten.
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Shabana Mahmood
Labour Party
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theguardian.comIt has been settled government policy since last summer, in fact, that the qualifying period will rise from five years to ten.
Response to question about settlement wait for migrants.
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