Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is preparing to U-turn on sweeping reforms to the legal migration system, with changes to be set out in the Commons on Monday afternoon.
The measures, which focus on the length of time people must be in the UK before becoming eligible for permanent settlement, have caused deep splits at the top of the Labour Government.
Controversial proposals under fire
Speculation has mounted that the most controversial proposals – including increasing the five-year wait for claiming indefinite leave to remain (ILR) by up to 10 years for foreign care workers – could be watered down in the wake of criticism from senior Labour figures.
Ms Mahmood will address parliament on the planned changes, which have sparked internal debate within the government.
What happens next
The Home Secretary's statement is expected to clarify the government's position on settlement eligibility, following the backlash from within Labour ranks.
The outcome of the announcement will determine whether the proposed extensions to the ILR waiting period are implemented in full or amended.
