Shabana Mahmood speaking on stage at the Labour conference in 2025
The rise appears to apply to applications lodged since September 2025, shortly before Shabana Mahmood announced proposals for tougher conditions on those applying for leave to remain. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA
The rise appears to apply to applications lodged since September 2025, shortly before Shabana Mahmood announced proposals for tougher conditions on those applying for leave to remain. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA
‘Windrush’ accusations over sharp rise in Turkish nationals facing removal from UK