Minister rejects Rayner’s claim Home Office plan to make migrants wait longer for settled status is ‘un-British’ – UK politics live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 8 min read 100% complete by Andrew SparrowMarch 18, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Minister rejects Rayner’s claim Home Office plan to make migrants wait longer for settled status is ‘un-British’ – UK politics live

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The article reports on UK political events, including a minister's rejection of Angela Rayner's criticism of a Home Office plan regarding migrants' settled status. Additionally, Zack Polanski of the Green Party delivered a speech focusing on the economy, criticizing the potential for rising costs due to the Iran war and advocating for policies like a wealth tax, nationalizing water companies, rent controls, and ending the right to buy. Polanski also stated that Brexit has negatively impacted the economy. The Conservative party defended shadow minister Nick Timothy after he made controversial comments about a mass Muslim prayer in London.

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settled status 70% migrants 70% iran war 60% energy price shock 60% cost of living 50% rent controls 40% nationalise water companies 40% wealth tax 40%

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The Guardian - World News
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Center-Left (-0.40)
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90%

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