What is the value of british citizenship over "indefinite leave to remain"?

[Ukelele3]

What is the value of british citizenship over "indefinite leave to remain"? Particularly for those who are from the EU and already have indefinite leave to remain and settled status.

Aside from being able to vote in the general elections, I really cannot see any other clear advantage to being a citizen of Britain rather than a permanent resident? So, why does it cost nearly £1,500 to get it? (I assume cost usually matches demand so clearly people are willing to pay this). Obviously, who knows how different things will be for EU citizens after brexit, but for now, you can still buy a house, get a job, etc. in the UK without being a british citizen.

Please enlighten me.

The other thing I'm aware of from personal experience is that citizenship rules can change very fast. A few years ago the rules changed for the EU country where I was born, so that I now qualify for citizenship simply by virtue of having been born there.

I'm sure the rules will change again at some point so I'm applying for citizenship there while I can, so that I can remain an EU citizen after Brexit.

@mightybuzz

I am not applying for citizenship. Although I live here, have children, husband, and a house - if for some reason the UK didn't 'want' me anymore, my family would up and move to my home country. My own country is a bit dodgy when it comes to dual nationality and I'd rather not risk losing my nationality of birth.

Are you certain you could just take your husband and kids with you? It may be that your country allows it, many don't. The UK is a good example - the minimum income requirements mean there are many families with a british parent who are not allowed to move to the UK.

My grandma who lived through WWII told me once to make sure I always had the same rights to stay in a country that my children have so we could never be separated on the grounds of nationality because a country can change overnight when you least expect it

Yes I also agree with this. Having a child made me get on with getting citizenship as anything could happen in life and I wanted to know we couldn't be separated!

That said I got his citizenship for my home country as well and so if I have to leave in a hurry I have no issues taking him too.