People who have lived legally in the UK for decades could face deportation and the break-up of their families under a Reform UK government, experts have warned.

Nigel Farage, the party’s leader, unveiled plans on Monday which could see hundreds of thousands of immigrants forced to leave the country if he becomes prime minister.

He vowed to scrap so-called “indefinite leave to remain (ILR)” status, which migrants can currently apply for if they have lived in Britain for five years.

Zia Yusuf, Reform’s policy chief, said it would also be “rescinded retrospectively”, meaning those previously granted it could be deported.

Even if they are allowed to stay in the UK, they would no longer be allowed to claim any benefits.

An estimated 430,000 people had ILR status at the end of 2024.

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