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Keir Starmer launches migrant crackdown in wake of Reform surge

The prime minister said migrants must commit to integration and learning English, as part of a crackdown ministers say will boost economic growth
The prime minister said migrants must commit to integration and learning English, as part of a crackdown ministers say will boost economic growth (PA Archive)
  • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced new immigration reforms aimed at reducing net migration and addressing concerns raised by Nigel Farage and the Reform Party.
  • The reforms include a 10-year wait for permanent residency (unless significant contribution can be proven), a ban on recruiting overseas care workers, and English language requirements for adult dependents.
  • The changes are intended to prioritize skilled workers, encourage investment in British workers, and boost economic growth.
  • The Labour government claims this is a "clean break" from past policies, emphasizing that settling in the UK is a privilege earned, not a right.
  • Some critics, including healthcare unions, have expressed concerns about the potential impact of these reforms on essential sectors like healthcare.
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