Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Reform UK Proposes Stricter UK Residency Rules, Revising 'Boriswave'
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, wants to change immigration rules.
They're concerned about a surge in migrants, called the 'Boriswave.'
They propose ending the current permanent residency status and using a five-year visa that can be renewed.
This impacts the ability to live and work in the UK long-term.
The plan is to reduce the cost of benefits for migrants.
Farage says this would save money, but others dispute these numbers.
Labour is also considering increased waiting periods for residency applications.
Reform UK plans to abolish indefinite leave to remain.
They propose a renewable five-year work visa instead.
The policy targets migrants from the 'Boriswave,' the surge after 2021.
The proposal aims to cut down on benefit payments to migrants.
Farage claims the policy will save £234 billion, but others dispute the fiscal data.
- Who
- Reform UK and Nigel Farage
- What
- Proposes abolishing Indefinite Leave to Remain, replacing it with a renewable five-year visa for migrants.
- When
- If Reform UK wins the next election
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- To curb the increase in migration (termed 'Boriswave') and reduce public spending on migrants.
Nigel Farage (Reform UK)
Labour & Others
Migration Impact
Nigel Farage (Reform UK)
The 'Boriswave' of migrants is costly and has a negative impact, necessitating policy change.
Labour & Others
Farage’s estimated savings have no basis in reality; current immigration policies may be beneficial.
- Party
- Reform UK
- Policy Focus
- Immigration
- Proposed Change
- Replace Indefinite Leave to Remain with renewable work visa
- Boriswave
- Increase in UK migration after January 2021
- Farage's Claimed Savings
- £234 billion
- Current Parliament Seats
- 5
- Expected Election Year
- 2029