Mahmood refuses to detail cost of revised migration plans | BBC Radio 4 Today

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has watered down plans to make foreign care workers already in the UK wait 15 years to qualify for permanent settlement. Ms Mahmood had proposed doubling the wait for indefinite leave to remain from five years to 10 for most migrants, but faced a backlash from several Labour MPs. The Conservatives have said the "U-turn" would cost taxpayers billions of pounds. The home secretary said an assessment of the costs would come later. Speaking to Today’s Nick Robinson, the home secretary said she thinks the rewritten package “strikes the right balance”. Listen to Today on BBC Sounds. For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #UKPolitics #BBCNews

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