Shabana Mahmood said "It has been settled government policy since last summer, in fact, that the qualifying period will rise from five years to ten." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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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Response to question about settlement wait for migrants.

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