they could extend the spouse visa so its valid for 5 yrs, but that's a idea, better keeping it as it is, but as you've said, after 2yrs you would have to apply for FLR, why because they wouldn't have to make many changes in the spouse visa, but more importantly, its more money if everyone had to apply for FLR

i think they will do it, this gov and previous labour govs have brought in many changes, the life in uk test, the English language test, raising the minimum age to 21 (then having to lower it) all these in the last 5yrs or so.

Brits married to non Europeans are a minority, and all the economic problems with have the majority of Brits don't give a damn