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I don't agree that we should change the rules. However what she's suggesting would be to put us in line (albeit towards the long end) of some other European countries. Off the top of my head I think Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria, Greece, Denmark all have equally long timeframes. And I imagine she's pitched this like that to quickly deflect any arguments away about the UK being unfair.
I still think it's the wrong the to do and don't actually believe anything will change here. The Home Office is one of the most incompetent departments so I'd be surprised if they could even process existing applications within ten years let alone extend the waiting period to apply to ten years.
The strain on families already existing is definitely not okay, and I don't know why more people aren't talking about it.