Yes ... as of NOW, that is exactly what they ARE ... proposed guidelines - no more ... no less - but it would be naive of me - or anyone else - to believe the Government won't do its utmost to introduce SOME form of legislation (however unpopular it might be with the likes of people like US) as a means of curbing *immigration levels while (forgive my cynicism) simultaneously using it as a ploy to gain the kudos [and hence votes] of a MASSIVE majority of the British electorate who are keen to see *these drastically controlled.
Having said that,it IS a disgrace!
... so you would THINK! But successive governments have proved themselves more than capable of making it increasingly difficult for those of us who've been in your position in the past. And as for Human Rights ...
... well ... you've read what's already been mentioned on that score!
I'm glad you've signed the petition. Whether this is likely to "cut much ice" with a determined government remains to be seen ... but it's worth a damned good try!![]()