Rebecca Long Bailey

Rebecca Long Bailey

Labour — Salford

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 February 2026

Debate

Indefinite Leave to Remain

Contribution

There are few people who are opposed to a robust and fair immigration system, but sadly these plans are not that. They would rip up the promise on which people built their lives. For workers who were asked to come here to fill skills gaps in our public services and industries, the route to settlement would double from five years to 10. Lower-paid public service workers could be forced to wait 15 years, longer than the new standard, while those earning six-figure salaries are offered a fast track of three years. It is contribution measured by wages, rather than care given, lives saved or children taught.

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