Well I personally wouldnt believe any of this until ive seen it in force with my own eyes, or at least after the next election.
Lets hope that if they reduce the residency that they dont move the goalposts too far re how much income and assets you have to have to obtain residency, bearing in mind many people here are living on a Uk basic pension.
It seems to me, being very cynical about Turkey, if this comes in it will be closely followed by the 90 out of 180 day tourist visa law, then the compulsary health insurance.