All our families belong together, and nobody should be separated from their loved ones because of what they earn. But current rules keep thousands of families apart, and restrict everyone's right to love.
Rules introduced in 2012 stop British people who earn below £18,600 from living here with a partner from outside the EU. These rules keep people from their loved ones, and hold back families who are desperate to build a life, work and raise children. That's why we're fighting for change.
"This policy is an attack on people on a lower income, and does not reflect the country I know and grew up in – and it certainly does not reflect British values. "I understand that change won’t happen overnight. But we want to be a family, and nothing will stop us" Laura - click here to read her story
"This policy is an attack on people on a lower income, and does not reflect the country I know and grew up in – and it certainly does not reflect British values.
"I understand that change won’t happen overnight. But we want to be a family, and nothing will stop us"
Laura - click here to read her story
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