The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has addressed Parliament on the future direction of the Labour government’s policy on legal migration. The government plans to link migration policy with skills and labour market needs, following a cross-government approach as outlined in its pre-election manifesto and the new Skills England body announced in the King’s speech. Additionally, the government will adopt most of the 'five-point plan' measures from the previous administration, due to concerns about the high levels of net migration, primarily driven by work migration.
Key points from the statement include:
Strengthening the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)
Reviewing Family Immigration Rules
Curbing Student and Graduate Visa Abuse
Bilal Ehsan comments:
The new policies present a balanced and strategic approach to migration, aiming to address economic needs while maintaining fairness and integrity. Strengthening the MAC ensures informed decision-making, the review of family immigration rules balances family unity with economic considerations, and measures against visa abuse protect the system's integrity. However, concerns include potential increased bureaucracy, impacts on university recruitment, and the challenge of balancing family and economic needs. Careful implementation will be essential to manage these issues effectively.
For any questions about the government’s proposed changes to migration policy, please contact a member of our team here.
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