Reform UK plan to target EU nationals based in Britain ‘absolutely outrageous’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Reform UK's plan to restrict rights of EU nationals in Britain has drawn criticism for contradicting Brexit promises and risking economic and diplomatic consequences.

• Reform UK plans to evict EU nationals from social housing and increase employment costs for non-UK nationals
• Policies require renegotiating Brexit deal, risking EU retaliation against UK nationals in the bloc
• EU nationals express alarm over potential loss of rights and home after decades in the UK
• Reform UK's policies contradict Brexit referendum promises to protect EU nationals' rights
• Economic and diplomatic risks highlighted by opposition parties over proposed immigration changes