Require indefinite leave to remain for all devolved legislators

Require indefinite leave to remain for all devolved legislators — 10 signatures. Status: rejected.

Petition background

Introduce legislation requiring all candidates for Scottish Parliament, Senedd, and NI Assembly to hold ILR or British citizenship before election. Direct Home Office to refuse visas/extensions for temporary residents seeking devolved office. Devolved rules cannot override UK immigration powers.

Additional details

Lawmakers must have a permanent stake in the UK. Westminster requires this for MPs. Temporary visa holders risk mid-term issues, work breaches, and accountability problems. Recent Scottish case shows the loophole. ILR requirement ensures stability and public confidence. Immigrants welcome after achieving settled status

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