The Guardian view on a migration U-turn: it still leaves unfair changes intact | Editorial
<p>Britain needs migrant workers, yet ministers would make many wait longer for secure settlement because their essential work commands low wages</p><p>Shabana Mahmood has made a partial <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/02/shabana-mahmood-softens-immigration-plans-cabinet-backlash-leave-to-remain">retreat</a> on her policy to lengthen th