Alasdair Mackenzie

alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social

31 Ekim 2026 11:58

Any confusion about Mahmood’s “reforms” to settlement for long-term residents derives from a fundamental dishonesty over why she’s doing them. She can’t tell the truth - that they’re to gain votes from racists - so they have to be dressed up in economic arguments which fall apart under any scrutiny

Carter 🏳️‍🌈

riayn.bsky.social

31 Ekim 2026 11:38

There are supposed to be transitional pathways for everyone already here in the UK, at least that is what they said when they first floated the changes. I really hope you are able to stay in the UK & won’t be forced to leave.

ew6389.bsky.social

31 Ekim 2026 11:38

I’d hope you’ll still be ok, you’re so close! I won’t finally qualify until June 2028, there’s no chance of transitional protections for me, but you’re only two months away! Good thoughts for you (and us all…)

Carter 🏳️‍🌈

riayn.bsky.social

31 Ekim 2026 11:38

Unfortunately that we are. I’m so sorry that you are also going through this. When would you have qualified for ILR if they weren’t changing the rules? I would have qualified in Jan 2027. Now? Who knows.

Sir Almaviva

ilcontealmaviva.bsky.social

31 Ekim 2026 11:37

I don't want anyone to have to wait more than 5 years to settle! 5 years is a long time. 10 years is a *very* long time. In 10 years I got a PhD, changed city 3 times, got married, worked several jobs, became British. A lot happens in 10 years! Too long to keep people in a precarious state.