UK Citizenship Harder Than Ever: Starmer Unveils New Barriers for Immigrants With Stricter Rules
May, 13 2025

UK Citizenship Harder Than Ever: Starmer Unveils New Barriers for Immigrants With Stricter Rules

Britain is about to get a lot tougher for immigrants hoping to become citizens. Keir Starmer’s new immigration reforms double the residency period, raise language requirements, trim post-study work permits, and aim to shrink net migration—all while focusing on jobs for locals.