At Asylum Justice, we provide legal representation to refugees and migrants across Wales. We know how vital Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is for families, children, and whole communities. Nigel Farage’s proposal would not only abolish ILR for future applicants but also take it away from people who already have it. Forcing people to reapply for visas every five years would strip away their security, put families at risk of separation, and leave thousands of people who have already built their lives here in permanent uncertainty. It would also create unnecessary bureaucracy and destabilise public services that depend on long-term residents. ...

The UK government’s decision to tighten rules around refugee family reunions is a direct attack on refugees and the safe routes that allow them to reach protection. By suspending the program and setting high barriers, it is forcing families to make dangerous journeys, leaving loved ones trapped in life-threatening situations for years. This isn’t just bureaucracy—it is a policy that puts lives at risk and prevents vulnerable people from being with those who can keep them safe. This decision is part of a worrying trend of growing hostility towards refugees and people seeking safety. From harsh immigration rules to shutting down the very ways ...