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Home secretary unveils plan to create the ‘most controlled and selective’ system in Europe for permanent migration – UK politics live

Shabana Mahmood reveals plan to revise rules on legal migration, including a 20-year wait to gain permanent residence for migrants on benefits

In an interview with ITV, Keir Starmer also defended the decision to delay the publication of the government’s review of educational provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilties (Send) in England until next year. He said the government needed to take time to get this right. He said:

We do need to attend to Send provision. I think uniformly there’s a sense that the system at the moment isn’t working and needs reform.

My strong view is we need to get that reform right and therefore we need to take the time to consult with parents and others.

These breakfast clubs are a real gamechanger.

They’re free and you saw this morning how much the children enjoy them. They’re getting a decent meal, and they’re getting activity, and that sets them up for the day.

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