Indefinite Leave to Remain changes

Early day motion 351, tabled 11 June 2026 by Will Forster (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 35 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 33, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1.