UK Election 2024: Immigration Policy Becomes Central Debate
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer propose significant immigration cuts, raising concerns over economic impact and worker shortages.
- Prime Minister Sunak promises to cap work and family visas if the Conservatives win.
- Labour leader Starmer also plans to reduce reliance on overseas workers.
- Business leaders warn that cutting migration could worsen existing labor shortages.
- Net migration fell to 685,000 in 2023, down from a record 764,000 in 2022.
- Experts argue that a balanced approach is needed to address skills shortages and economic demands.