Arabic version: فاراج يقترح حظر الأجانب في الإسكان الاجتماعي

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said his party would ban foreign nationals from living in social housing, with tenants required to find private accommodation within three months or face possible deportation. The party confirmed the ban would apply retrospectively, regardless of how long someone has been living in the UK, under Reform’s policy of abolishing Indefinite Leave to Remain.

According to BBC News, Farage criticized existing legislation aimed at promoting equality, labeling it a form of “social cleansing”. He claimed that politicians had created “a backdoor for anti-white discrimination”. His party also intends to revoke welfare access for foreign nationals.

Currently, there are around 1.34 million households on social housing waiting lists. Priority is typically given to those at risk of homelessness, living in overcrowded conditions, or having served in the Armed Forces. Under the proposed changes, EU citizens would also lose their rights to social housing, with plans to renegotiate post-Brexit treaties regarding citizens’ rights.

Housing charity Shelter’s chief executive, Sarah Elliott, criticized Farage’s proposal, arguing it would exacerbate homelessness and place additional burdens on local councils. She described the removal of legally settled individuals from their homes as “racist and morally wrong”.

In a related context, Farage’s article also outlined plans for schools to limit celebrations to “accepted civic events”, suggesting that students should not be compelled to engage in observances like Black History Month or Pride Month. A spokesman for Reform stated that under their government, the perceived “progressive indoctrination” of children would cease.