Keir Starmer has hinted he could soften controversial immigration reforms as he set his sights on the centre ground ahead of the May elections. Plans to impose changes to settlement rights for foreign workers have been branded "un-British" by Angela Rayner and triggered a backlash from Labour MPs. Ministers are consulting on plans to double the time to qualify for permanent residence from five to 10 years as part of an overhaul to the immigration system. The move could apply to people already