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Parliament
Policy 24 Jun 2026

Lords Committee rejects government’s ‘earned’ settlement plans and finds retrospective changes ‘manifestly unfair’

The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee has published a sobering critique of “earned” settlement, finding the polity would increase child poverty, hinder integration and exacerbate labour exploitation.

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Andy Burnham (1)
Data analysis 22 Jun 2026

New analysis finds upwards of 2 million people to be affected by 'earned' settlement: Andy Burnham must choose a new path

As the Labour Party prepares to select a new leader, a critical question remains at the fore: 'what will happen with the "earned" settlement proposals that have alarmed communities, charities and legal experts across the UK?'

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Mass Lobby (1)
Policy 12 Mar 2026

Hundreds of people join mass lobby of parliament to say no to ‘earned’ settlement

We joined the coalition of more than 500 people representing trade unions, grassroots organisations and charities, who descended on parliament to tell their MP face-to-face to stand up for migrants' rights.

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Dr Madeleine Sumption
Policy 19 Feb 2026

Experts warn Parliament that ‘earned’ settlement proposals are risky for all

Across 12 oral evidence sessions, leading experts from academia, industry, the legal sector and civil society told the Commons and Lords: "earned" settlement plans risk causing serious damage to our society and economy.

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Westminster Event
Policy 19 Feb 2026

‘We are asking for our rights’: when lived experience met legislative power in Westminster

At our first Westminster event, held in collaboration with Neil Duncan-Jordan MP and Unison, migrant workers themselves told MPs and journalists how the “earned” settlement plans would impact their families, careers, and dreams.

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